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BAILEY-DEL MAR “TAKE BACK ILLINOIS” BUS TOUR COMES TO FAIRFIELD & WEST SALEM

By Mark Wells Feb 14, 2026 | 11:17 AM

Gubernatorial candidate Darrin Bailey and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar, are bringing their “Take Back Illinois: For The People!” 7-day bus tour to Fairfield on Thursday, February 19th and Friday, February 20th as part of a campaign blitz spanning 25 stops across Illinois in just one week.

Bailey and Del Mar will make several stops in Southern Illinois, including:

Thursday, February 19th: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Skateland Rollersport, 1700 W Main St., Fairfield, IL

Earlier in the day, the tour will also stop at the Ponderosa Steakhouse in Vandalia, The Milk House in Greenville, and Freedom Church in Salem. Each event provides an opportunity for residents to meet the candidates, ask questions, share concerns, and hear directly about Bailey’s vision for Illinois.

On Friday, February 20th, stops will include:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: The Lumberyard, 101 E North St., West Salem, IL

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Midpoint Café, 1002 15th Street, Lawrenceville, IL

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Nine Jones Hardware, 127 S Jackson St., Newton, IL

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Mattoon Golf & Country Club, 6700 N Country Club Rd., Mattoon, IL (Coles County Lincoln Day Dinner – Reservations required)

The “For The People!” tour is a cornerstone of Bailey’s grassroots effort to connect with voters and discuss the issues that matter most to Illinois residents. For more information, a full schedule of stops, or to follow the campaign, visit BaileyForIllinois.com.