U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro), left, and former Republican candidate Darren Bailey, right. [Ben Szalinski/The Daily Line]  

Illinois Republicans have faced several story lines about division inside the party in recent years. They’ve squabbled about party chairs, embracing former President Donald Trump and some fought bitter elections against each other.

But kicking off the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Monday, Illinois Republicans showed no signs of party divisions and are focused this week on backing their nominee for president of the United States.