India, Oct. 23 -- Former Illinois state senator Darren Bailey is grieving a devastating personal loss. Bailey's campaign revealed on X that his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and two young grandchildren, Vada Rose (12) and Samuel (7), were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana on Wednesday evening. The couple's 10-year-old son, Finn, was not on board and is safe. In the statement, the Republican sought privacy as he and his wife "find comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them."

This personal tragedy arrives at a time when Bailey's financial profile is also under public review. In 2022, he released five years of tax returns ahead of his campaign. The disclosures revealed substantia...