Some Illinois Republicans Hoping to Stop Trump In Their Home State

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to members of the City Club of Chicago Monday, June 29, 2015, in Chicago. AP
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to members of the City Club of Chicago Monday, June 29, 2015, in Chicago. AP

Some Illinois Republicans Hoping to Stop Trump In Their Home State

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Some Illinois Republicans are trying to figure out the best way to make sure Donald Trump does not win the state’s primary next week. Pat Brady used to be the Illinois Republican Party’s chairman. He’s supporting Ohio Governor John Kasich. Brady says if he encounters someone who just can’t be convinced out of supporting Trump - he tells that voter Trump gave money to Rod Blagojevich.

Tony Arnold covers Illinois politics for WBEZ. Follow him @tonyjarnold.