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Richard Irvin, Aurora's mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, at his Aurora headquarters on June 28, 2022.
Richard Irvin, Aurora’s mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, at his Aurora headquarters on June 28, 2022.
Richard Irvin, Aurora's mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, hugs supporters and staff after speaking at his Aurora headquarters on primary election day June 28, 2022.
Richard Irvin, Aurora’s mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, hugs supporters and staff after speaking at his Aurora headquarters on primary election day June 28, 2022.
Rep. Avery Bourne, left, and Richard Irvin, Aurora's mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, at his Aurora headquarters on June 28, 2022.
Rep. Avery Bourne, left, and Richard Irvin, Aurora’s mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, at his Aurora headquarters on June 28, 2022.
Attendees listen to Richard Irvin, Aurora's mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, speak at his Aurora headquarters on primary election day June 28, 2022.
Attendees listen to Richard Irvin, Aurora’s mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, speak at his Aurora headquarters on primary election day June 28, 2022.
Richard Irvin, Aurora's mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, speaks at his Aurora headquarters on Election Day June 28, 2022.
Richard Irvin, Aurora’s mayor and a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, speaks at his Aurora headquarters on Election Day June 28, 2022.
Gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin talks to reporters before voting at the Wesley United Methodist Church on June 28, 2022, in Aurora.
Gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin talks to reporters before voting at the Wesley United Methodist Church on June 28, 2022, in Aurora.
Field office managers Nick Natalie, from left, Mike Bialka and Phil Welch check polling results on a laptop at Richard Irvin's Aurora headquarters on Election Day June 28, 2022.
Field office managers Nick Natalie, from left, Mike Bialka and Phil Welch check polling results on a laptop at Richard Irvin’s Aurora headquarters on Election Day June 28, 2022.
Richard Irvin, the mayor of Aurora and a GOP gubernatorial candidate, marches June 26, 2022, in the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival parade.
Richard Irvin, the mayor of Aurora and a GOP gubernatorial candidate, marches June 26, 2022, in the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival parade.
Republican candidate for governor Richard Irvin speaks with employees during a tour of HM Manufacturing Inc. in Wauconda on June 21, 2022.
Republican candidate for governor Richard Irvin speaks with employees during a tour of HM Manufacturing Inc. in Wauconda on June 21, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin participates in a pride flag raising ceremony in Aurora on June 10, 2022. Irvin is a GOP gubernatorial candidate,
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin participates in a pride flag raising ceremony in Aurora on June 10, 2022. Irvin is a GOP gubernatorial candidate,
Richard Irvin, Aurora mayor and Republican candidate for governor, speaks to members of the media before participating in a pride flag raising ceremony in Aurora on June 10, 2022.
Richard Irvin, Aurora mayor and Republican candidate for governor, speaks to members of the media before participating in a pride flag raising ceremony in Aurora on June 10, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin speaks during a news conference at his gubernatorial campaign headquarters in Chicago on June 1, 2022. With him are, from left, Chicago FOP President John Catanzara, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, running mate Rep. Avery Bourne and others.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin speaks during a news conference at his gubernatorial campaign headquarters in Chicago on June 1, 2022. With him are, from left, Chicago FOP President John Catanzara, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, running mate Rep. Avery Bourne and others.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, left, walks in as Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin prepares to speak at the mayor's gubernatorial campaign headquarters in Chicago on June 1, 2022.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, left, walks in as Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin prepares to speak at the mayor’s gubernatorial campaign headquarters in Chicago on June 1, 2022.
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin leaves with running mate Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, following a news conference in Chicago on June 1, 2022.
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin leaves with running mate Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, following a news conference in Chicago on June 1, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, enters a press room to answer questions following a forum at NBC-Ch. 5 studio on May 24, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, enters a press room to answer questions following a forum at NBC-Ch. 5 studio on May 24, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, speaks to supporters at Manny's Ale House in Elmhurst on May 21, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, speaks to supporters at Manny’s Ale House in Elmhurst on May 21, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, speaks at a meeting with the baiduhai editorial board on May 17, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, speaks at a meeting with the baiduhai editorial board on May 17, 2022.
Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, speaks at his headquarters in Aurora on May 9, 2022. Looking on is running mate and state Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville.
Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, speaks at his headquarters in Aurora on May 9, 2022. Looking on is running mate and state Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, meets supporters at Milk Money Brewing in La Grange on May 7, 2022. David Baffa is at right.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, meets supporters at Milk Money Brewing in La Grange on May 7, 2022. David Baffa is at right.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin delivers the State of the City address at Paramount Theatre in Aurora on March 15, 2022. Irvin is the first Black mayor of Illinois' second largest city.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin delivers the State of the City address at Paramount Theatre in Aurora on March 15, 2022. Irvin is the first Black mayor of Illinois’ second largest city.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin delivers the State of the City address at Paramount Theatre in Aurora on March 15, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin delivers the State of the City address at Paramount Theatre in Aurora on March 15, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, arrives at the Illinois State Board of Elections to file campaign petitions in Springfield on March 7, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, arrives at the Illinois State Board of Elections to file campaign petitions in Springfield on March 7, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, mingles at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on March 7, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, mingles at the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on March 7, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seen along the city's riverfront on Feb. 3, 2022. He's the first Black mayor of Illinois' second largest city.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seen along the city’s riverfront on Feb. 3, 2022. He’s the first Black mayor of Illinois’ second largest city.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears along the city's riverfront on Feb. 3, 2022.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears along the city’s riverfront on Feb. 3, 2022.
Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, left, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin show off their bandages on Nov. 17, 2019, after getting flu shots from Blanca Contreras, right, Walgreens pharmacy manager.
Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, left, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin show off their bandages on Nov. 17, 2019, after getting flu shots from Blanca Contreras, right, Walgreens pharmacy manager.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is surrounded by some of the city’s centenarians and 1-year-olds on July 25, 2017, at the “1 & 100 Birthday Party.”
Aurora police Chief Kristen Ziman, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, center, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin wait to give details on a mass shooting at an Aurora factory on Feb. 15, 2019.
Aurora police Chief Kristen Ziman, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, center, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin wait to give details on a mass shooting at an Aurora factory on Feb. 15, 2019.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin greets the crowd during the inaugural Aurora Pride Parade in 2018. Irvin has decided not to participate in the 2022 event after organizers banned police officers from wearing their uniforms while marching in the parade.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin greets the crowd during the inaugural Aurora Pride Parade in 2018. Irvin has decided not to participate in the 2022 event after organizers banned police officers from wearing their uniforms while marching in the parade.
Mayor Richard Irvin delivers the State of the City address at Paramount Theatre in Aurora on April 3, 2018.
Mayor Richard Irvin delivers the State of the City address at Paramount Theatre in Aurora on April 3, 2018.
Aurora's communications director, Clayton Muhammad, right, introduces Mayor Richard Irving during his inauguration at the Paramount Arts Center in Aurora on May 9, 2017.
Aurora’s communications director, Clayton Muhammad, right, introduces Mayor Richard Irving during his inauguration at the Paramount Arts Center in Aurora on May 9, 2017.
Mayoral candidate Richard Irvin speaks to supporters at Gaslight Manor in Aurora on election night on April 4, 2017.
Mayoral candidate Richard Irvin speaks to supporters at Gaslight Manor in Aurora on election night on April 4, 2017.
Mayoral candidate Richard Irvin greets supporters on election night at Gaslight Manor in Aurora on April 4, 2017.
Mayoral candidate Richard Irvin greets supporters on election night at Gaslight Manor in Aurora on April 4, 2017.
Richard Irvin kisses a baby during an earlier run for mayor on Feb. 22, 2005, in Aurora.
Richard Irvin kisses a baby during an earlier run for mayor on Feb. 22, 2005, in Aurora.