LIVE BLOG: GOP Governor Forum on Chicago Tonight

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The four Republican candidates for Illinois governor will debate in a special forum at 7 p.m. tonight on “Chicago Tonight.”

Those candidates include state senators Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard, state Treasurer Dan Rutherford and businessman Bruce Rauner.

The one-hour forum will be moderated by “Chicago Tonight” host Phil Ponce.

Follow along with our live blog during the forum, below, for real-time analysis by our Dave McKinney and others.

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