Coverage dated October 22, 2025

IL GOP governor candidate's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter accident

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A helicopter accident in Montana claimed the lives of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.

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MyNorthwest
4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois were killed in a Montana helicopter crash on Wednesday, his
6ABC Philadelphia
IL GOP governor candidate's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter accident (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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A helicopter accident in Montana claimed the lives of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
Local Memphis
'Unimaginable loss': Illinois gubernatorial candidate says 4 family members killed in helicopter crash (opens Local Memphis)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Absolutely heartbreaking: Illinois candidate Darren Bailey said his son, daughter-in-law, and two of their children were killed in a helicopter crash.
CBS News
Former IL Sen. Darren Bailey (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Former Illinois Senator Darren Bailey's family members were killed in a helicopter accident on Wednesday.
The Daily Caller
Four Members Of Darren Bailey’s Family Die Tragically (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren perished Wednesday in a helicopter crash in Montana.
The Hill
Illinois gubernatorial candidate’s son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren killed in helicopter crash (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana, Bailey's campaign said in a statement late Wednesday night.
ABC 7 Chicago
Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in Montana helicopter accident (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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A helicopter accident in Montana claimed the lives of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
BNO News
4 relatives of Illinois gubernatorial candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash (opens BNO News)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Four members of Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s family were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana, his campaign said in a statement. Bailey’s son, Zachary Bailey, his wife, Kelsey, and their two children, Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7, were killed when their helicopter w…
NBC Chicago
'Heartbroken': Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter crash (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Bailey was Illinois' republican candidate for governor in 2022, but lost to Democratic incumbent J.B. Pritzker.
CBS News
GOP politician Darren Bailey (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Former Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey's family members were killed in a helicopter accident on Wednesday.
The Guardian
Four members of Illinois politician’s family killed in helicopter crash (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren all killed in accident in Montana
Newsweek
Illinois Republican candidate's family killed in helicopter crash (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Darren Bailey and his wife Cindy "are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss," a statement said.
New York Post
GOP gubernatorial hopeful mourns son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren after helicopter crash (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Republican gubernatorial hopeful, Darren Bailey is mourning the tragic loss of his son, daughter-in-law, and two young grandchildren in a helicopter crash.
Fox32 Chicago
Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter crash (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Articles and videos about Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in helicopter crash on FOX 32 Chicago.
News Nation Now
Illinois politician Darren Bailey’s son, family killed in crash (opens News Nation Now)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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The National Transporation Safety Board is investigating the crash in Montana.
NBC News
Illinois governor candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandkids killed in helicopter crash (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 22, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash, his campaign said Thursday.
Fox News
Illinois GOP governor candidate loses son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren in helicopter crash (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 22, 2025
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Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey announced the tragic loss of his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and two grandchildren in a Montana helicopter crash.

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