CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican businessman Bruce Rauner meet Thursday night in Peoria for their first debate in what is shaping up as one of the closest — and most sharp-elbowed — governor’s races in the country. Here are some things to watch for as the Illinois governor hopefuls face off in advance of the Nov. 4 election:

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