Darren Bailey.

LOUISVILLE, IL. – Illinois gubernatorial candidate and former State Senator Darren Bailey and his running mate Aaron Del Mar are launching a second statewide tour beginning on Monday, Feb. 16th and running through Saturday, Feb. 21.

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“One of the things I enjoy most about campaigning is traveling this state and meeting the great men and women who make Illinois a special place to live and raise a family,” Bailey said. “I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones and laying out my vision for a new Illinois.”

The details of the second “Take Back Illinois” tour are below.

Monday, Feb. 16:

  1. Location: Chick-A-Dee Restaurant, 390 W Baltimore St, Wilmington, IL
    Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  2. Location: Asadoras Argentinas Burgers, 4542 IL-71, Oswego, IL
    Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  3. Location: The Gathering, 931 S Crescent St, Gilman, IL
    Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  4. Location: American Legion, 104 E Parkside Dr, Washburn, IL
    Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb. 17:

  1. Location: Tres Cafe, 1135 Lincoln St, Galesburg, IL 61401
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Details: Knox County
  2. Location: 68 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520
    Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Details: Fulton County
  3. Location: The Hall at Five Twenty, 520 E N St, Decatur, IL 62523
    Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, Feb. 18:

  1. Location: Rudi's Grill, 1913 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
    Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  2. Location: Red Dome, 109 N Madison St, Pittsfield, IL 62363
    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  3. Location: Lions Community Building, Forest Pk Rd, Shelbyville, IL 62565
    Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday, Feb. 19:

  1. Location: Ponderosa Steakhouse, 2727 Veterans Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471
    Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  2. Location: The Milk House, 601 S Idler Ln, Greenville, IL 62246
    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  3. Location: Freedom Church, 1439 W Whittaker St, Salem, IL 62881
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  4. Location: Skateland Rollersport, 1700 W Main St, Fairfield, IL 62837
    Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday, Feb. 20:

  1. Location: The Lumberyard, 101 E North St, West Salem, IL 62476
    Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  2. Location: Midpoint Café, 1002 15th St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  3. Location: Steve Jones Hardware & Plumbing, 127 S Jackson St, Newton, IL
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, Feb. 21:

  1. Location: Cheers on Main, 201 East Main, Aledo, IL
    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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