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More than 630 candidates submitted petitions to run for state, federal and judicial office — including dozens seeking to take advantage of a generational turnover in the state’s congressional delegation.

Seven Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination to take on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, including video gambling mogul Rick Heidner, who filed petitions Monday.

Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and state Rep. Marty Moylan announced retirements after previously filing petitions, allowing their allies to run without primary opposition.

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs won his first statewide race in 2014 by fewer than 10,000 votes against his Republican opponent. More than a decade l

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