Illinois' primary election is March 15 of next year. That's a full month and a half after the Iowa caucuses, which kickoff the race for America's next president.
But some of the top candidates are spending time here. Hillary Clinton campaigned and raised money in Chicago last week.
Today, Republicans are flying in. Donald Trump will hold a rally in Springfield tonight; tickets are free, and even though you get them by going online, the manager of the downtown convention center hosting the event was quoted as saying phones have been ringing off the hook with interest.
Back up north, former Ohio former Governor John Kasich is stopping by Chicago's iconic Billy Goat Tavern tonight.
