Political daybook in Illinois and Chicago on Oct. 22

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Here are the political events scheduled for Monday, Oct. 22 in Chicago and across Illinois.

CHICAGO

• 9:30 a.m. — The Chicago Board of Elections and Cook County Clerk’s Office hold a press conference about the expansion of early voting. Loop Super Site, 175 W. Washington St.
• 12:00 p.m. CST – CNN Host Fareed Zakaria interviews Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the current state of politics at “Citizen by CNN” in New York City. Livestream here.
• 7:00 p.m. — Republican Congressman Peter Roskam and Democratic challenger Sean Casten debate on WTTW-Ch. 11. It will also stream on the station’s Facebook page and website.

ILLINOIS

• 10 a.m. – Sean Casten, Democratic candidate for Illinois 6th Congressional District, joins a local women’s march to the polls on the first day of early voting at Downers Grove Village Hall. Fishel Park, 1050 Grove St. Downers Grove.
• 10:30 a.m. — Gov. Bruce Rauner meets with employees and takes questions from the media while visiting Tempco Electric Heater Corporation. Tempo Electric Heater Corporation, 607 N. Central Ave. Wood Dale.

SUN-TIMES 2018 ILLINOIS VOTING GUIDE

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