On leave CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce Doug Whitley announced on his website tonight that he is dropping his 2010 bid to be the IL GOP's gubernatorial nominee.
According to ISBE filings, Cicero spokesman and Republican pundit Dan Proft formed a "Proft for Governor" committee on April 9, 2009 with "Zero" funds, thus adding credibility to the rumor that Proft is seriously contemplating a bid.
And we're hearing from Lincoln Day gatherings that Adam Andrzejewksi is grabbing up volunteers and enthusiasts throughout the state, while State Senator Bill Brady's campaign, from all outside observations, appears to have stalled out.