Republican Darren Bailey will continue campaign for Illinois governor despite family tragedy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, confirmed he will continue his campaign despite a family tragedy.

He thanked supporters in a video posted online.

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Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two of their children died in a helicopter crash last month in Montana.

In explaining his decision to continue his campaign, Bailey talked about a conversation he had with President Donald Trump.

ABC7 is told that new campaign events are still in the works.