The Republican nominee for Illinois' 17th Congressional District says he "over-exaggerated" the number of unhoused people he encountered at the Galesburg Public Library in a viral campaign video, but stands by his statement that a public library is not the appropriate place for them to gather.

The Republican nominee for Illinois' 17th Congressional District says he "over-exaggerated" the number of unhoused people he encountered at the Galesburg Public Library in a viral campaign video, but stands by his statement that a public library is not the appropriate place for them to gather.

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Congressional candidate admits exaggerating number of unhoused people he encountered at Galesburg Public Library

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