The information about Tom McCullagh and the Congressional Republican Organization of Illinois launching this specific campaign event on August 23rd is not available in the search results provided. The search results focus on legitimate Republican activities at the Illinois State Fair on August 14-15, 2025, including Don Tracy’s announcement of his U.S. Senate campaign and general GOP organizing efforts, but they do not mention the specific event, organization, or individuals described in the query.
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