The Latest Breaking News from Richard Irvin

GOP gubernatorial debates: Irvin more elusive than lesser known rivals Schimpf and Solomon

During a rapid-fire “yes or no,” segment, Max Solomon and Paul Schimpf agreed that the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 were not an “insurrection.” But Richard Irvin touted his credentials as a lawyer and said, “I don’t think it’s a ‘yes or no’ question.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

Republican Richard Irvin says he’s not hiding behind his TV ads — or Ken Griffin’s millions

Irvin is a good in-person politician, a side of him that many in the Chicago area haven’t gotten to see so far. A “Meet Richard” tab on his campaign website features photos, his biography and an option to contribute to his campaign, but no information about public events.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022

Enough with the political ads

I am still waiting for the candidate who vows to restrict campaign ads to 60 days prior to the election. That is the candidate I will vote for.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022

Report: Josh Lambo Suing Jaguars Over Alleged Urban Meyer Incident

The lawsuit claims that the kicker’s performance suffered due to being kicked and verbally abused by the former head coach during the 2021 season.

Sports Illustrated · May 10, 2022

Kicker Josh Lambo sues Jaguars, claiming Urban Meyer created a hostile work environment

Kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking his $3.5 million salary for 2021, plus damages for emotional distress. The lawsuit says Lambo’s performance suffered as a result of being kicked and verbally abused by then-head coach Urban Meyer.

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

Billionaire laments Chicago violence, donates $25 million to train leaders of police departments here and across country

Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, and businessman Michael Sacks gave seed money for two academies at the University of Chicago to train police leaders and people who run violence interruption groups.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2022

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Irvin takes reporters questions, but doesn’t answer most of them

Democrats and GOP primary rivals have accused Irvin of hiding. His campaign counters that he’s busy running Aurora, the second largest city in the state. On Monday, Irvin was indeed prepared to field reporters’ questions, if not necessarily answer all of them.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2022

GOP’s Richard Irvin is silent on Roe v. Wade

It goes without saying that Irvin, a candidate for governor, is attempting to win a Republican Party primary without saying or doing anything that could derail his chances in a general election.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022

Billionaire Griffin dumps another $25 million into Republican Irvin’s campaign to unseat Pritzker

Last November — months before Irvin even entered the race — Griffin pledged to go “all in” to support a candidate who can beat the Democratic incumbent.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2022

Illinois Republican candidates for governor see ‘hope for Illinois’ in expected reversal of Roe v. Wade

Most of the state’s Republican candidates for governor offered exuberant praise for the anticipated decision upending abortion protections — but the GOP establishment pick declined to weigh in on the political tripwire.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022