Political daybook in Illinois and Chicago on Oct. 27

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Here are the political events scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27 in Chicago and across Illinois.

CHICAGO

• 10 a.m. — Veterans for Villegas fold a volunteer “day of action” in support of Ald. Gilbert Villegas’ reelection campaign. Montclare Leyden VFW, 6940 W. Diversey Ave.
• 1 p.m. – David Earl Williams III, candidate for 48th War alderman, holds a meet-and-greet at Veranda Pizza & Coffee, 1100 W. Thorndale Ave.

ILLINOIS

• 10 a.m. — Congressional candidate Sean Casten will speak with supporters and voters at the Wheaton farmer’s market. Municipal Parking Lot 3, Main and Liberty in Wheaton.
• 10:15 a.m. — JB Pritzker will kick off a Weekend of Action volunteer canvass in Lombard with State Sen. Tom Cullerton and State Rep. Deb Conroy. Cullerton for Senate Campaign Office, 660 East North Ave. in Lombard.
• 11:30 a.m. — JB Pritzker will canvass door-to-door with Senate candidate Suzy Glowiak and House candidate Terra Costa-Howard. Intersection of Hill Avenue and May Avenue in Glen Ellyn.
• Noon — Attorney General candidate Kwame Raoul will speak with the Proviso Young Democrats for an early vote rally and march to the polls. 1001 S. 17th Ave. in Maywood.
• 12:45 p.m. — JB Pritzker will canvass door-to-door in West Chicago with House candidate Karina Villa. Intersection of East Forrest Avenue and Elizabeth Street in West Chicago.
• 2 p.m. — JB Pritzker will speak at an Aurora Church Community candidate meet and greet with Congressman Bill Foster, State Sen. Linda Holmes, State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, and State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit. New Community Baptist Church, 900 E. New York St. in Aurora.
• 3 p.m. — JB Pritzker will canvass door-to-door in Elgin with State Sen. Cristina Castro, State Rep. Anna Moeller, and Cook County Board candidate Kevin Morrison. Intersection of Green Ridge Road and Mohawk Drive in Elgin.
• 4:30 p.m. — JB Pritzker will speak to volunteers at a post-canvass pizza party in Elgin with Democratic AG nominee Kwame Raoul, State Sen. Cristina Castro, State Rep. Anna Moeller, and Cook County Board candidate Kevin Morrison. Danny’s Pizza, 231 Douglas Ave. in Elgin.

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