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Health
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UI Health providers authorize strike amid dispute over pay raises

<p>Hundreds of UI Health's advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and midwives voted to strike last week after they say they were denied raises given to other hospital workers.</p><p>The 200 providers voted "overwhelmingly" to...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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UIC student arrested, student center evacuated after attempted stabbing on campus

A University of Illinois Chicago student was arrested after an attempted stabbing in the school's student center on Wednesday afternoon, university officials said. A University of Illinois Chicago student was arrested after an attempted...

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Private25%
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United States100%
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WFLD25%
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Chicago Public Media25%
Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -75Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Bloomington shooting: Giana Dettloff, North Central College student, Glenbard North grad killed near Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington police responded to reports of a shooting at 1:30 am on Sunday, confirming a total of nine people, ages 16 to 22, were shot. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 are centre, 1 lean right, 3 are not rated.

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United States83%
United Kingdom17%
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WSNS-TV17%
WFLD17%
Google News17%
WLS-TV17%
News Corp17%
Avg reliability66
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Fact / opinion9/0
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Truth score: 69 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 66 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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WFLDNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 44
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WFLDNot rated

Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know

Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate. Many of the...

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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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What to know about the 2026 Illinois State Report Card and how schools in Chicago fared on key metrics

<p><i>This story was </i><a class="Link" href="https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/10/30/2026-illinois-state-report-card-released-by-isbe-with-data-on-cps-schools/" target="_blank" ><i>originally published</i></a><i> by Chalkbeat....

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Bears and NFL reopen talks with Illinois leaders to keep franchise from moving to Indiana

Roger Goodell and George McCaskey met with Illinois leaders as legislation to keep the Chicago Bears from relocating to Hammond, Indiana, takes shape. The Chicago Bears' stadium saga continued this week, as the franchise met with NFL...

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Fox Corporation25%
WFLD25%
Apollo Global Management25%
Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

Chicago hemp businesses face uncertain future as Illinois ban nears

Chicago hemp businesses are bracing for major changes as new Illinois restrictions on intoxicating hemp products take effect Nov. 12, threatening the future of some cafés and retailers while creating new opportunities for licensed...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Chicago ReaderNot rated
Truth score 34
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Chicago ReaderNot rated

Illinois police with credibility issues have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times

This story is part of an investigative series coproduced by the Chicago Reader and Invisible Institute. In 2024, Douglas Dyhrkopp, state’s attorney of Gallatin County in southern Illinois, began receiving complaints that a veteran law...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

Longtime Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul projected to win reelection

Longtime Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is set to win reelection, beating out Republican challenger and former Chicago City Council Ald. Bob Fioretti. As of midnight Tuesday, Raoul had received 61.5% of the vote with...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
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Two newcomers race to represent South Side’s District 6b amid enrollment declines in Chicago School Board race

District 6b neighborhoods: Greater Grand Crossing, Grand Boulevard, Washington Park, Near South Side, the Loop, Douglas, Woodlawn, Englewood, Fuller Park, Hyde Park Michael Neal , a South Side native and longtime pastor, is facing off...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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WLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 34
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WLS-TVNot rated

2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes

The Illinois governor's race, Illinois Senate race, and the first fully elected Chicago School Board are key races to watch locally.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Truth score 52
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Chicago Teachers Union poised to capture half of school board district seats, but likely to lose presidency

<p>Despite being massively outspent, the Chicago Teachers Union was leading in nine of the 20 school board seats as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to election results from the Associated Press. That would be enough to throw up formidable...

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  • WFLD Chicago School Board Election Results: Live Updates

    Members of the Chicago Board of Education make key policy decisions that affect more than 315,000 Chicago Public Schools students, about three-quarters of whom come from low-income households, per state data. The...

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WFLD50%
Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -7Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
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Lake View hospital kitchen reopens after license pulled for 'cockroach infestation,' other violations

<p>Illinois Masonic Medical Center's cafeteria and kitchen has reopened after it was shuttered earlier this month when a “cockroach infestation” contributed to a failed health inspection, according to the Chicago Department of Public...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Caitlin Clark hooks up Iowa women’s basketball with custom Hawkeyes shoes

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't even need to think before revealing who is her favorite Kansas City Chiefs player ever. WNBA media demanded Caitlin Clark condemn online trolls for three seasons, but Angel Reese faces silence as...

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Corporate75%
Private25%
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United States100%
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Gannett25%
Fox Corporation25%
Newsweek Media Group25%
Independent25%
Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion8/0
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Truth score: 69 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -12Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

Bears deliver statement victory against Seahawks

D'Andre Swift rushes for three touchdowns as the Chicago Bears deliver a statement victory against the Seattle Seahawks - the reigning Super Bowl champions. Highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate47%
Not recorded33%
Public broadcaster7%
Nonprofit trust7%
Private7%
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United States73%
United Kingdom20%
Canada7%
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Independent21%
KCPQ7%
Gannett7%
Google News7%
Walt Disney Company7%
Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion29/0
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Truth score: 85 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 15 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 10Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Bears QB Caleb Williams to keep wearing Caddix cleats, even with NFL fines looming

The NFL fined Caleb Williams $23,882 for sporting Caddix cleats in Week 7, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. Browns vs. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 5 are centre, 1 lean right.

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Corporate75%
Private25%
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United States88%
Canada12%
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Independent25%
Chicago Public Media12%
Walt Disney Company12%
Apollo Global Management12%
Newsweek Media Group12%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion75/1
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Truth score: 80 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Illinois becomes bowl-eligible with home win over Nebraska

CHAMPAIGN — Collin Dixon caught two touchdown passes including a record-breaker and Illinois used a trick play to set up its go-ahead TD as the Illini defeated Nebraska 24-13 on Friday night to become bowl eligible with their fourth...

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Private50%
Corporate25%
Not recorded25%
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United States75%
Canada25%
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Independent25%
Chicago Public Media25%
WFLD25%
Newsweek Media Group25%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch faces mutiny of 26 Democrats calling for new leader after Benton scandal

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s tenure as leader of his chamber’s supermajority caucus is in jeopardy after 26 Democratic state representatives issued a statement calling for new leadership. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel...

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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
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Chicago Public Media33%
The Herald-News33%
WFLD33%
Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion4/1
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Illinois tops Maryland on last-second field goal

<p>COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Ethan Moczulski kicked a 26-yard field goal on the final play to lift Illinois to a 20-17 victory over Maryland on Saturday.</p><p>Fresh off a win over Oregon, the Illini struggled for most of the game against...

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United States50%
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Chicago Public Media50%
Avg reliability72
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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After Dem mutiny, Illinois House Speaker to step down

<h3>Good morning, Chicago. ✶</h3><p>🔎 <b>Below</b>: Rogers Park neighbors and loved ones are searching for answers after a family of four was killed in a townhome fire.</p><p>🗞️ <b>Plus</b>: The Illinois legislature's House Speaker says...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
1 source

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Chicago ReaderNot rated
Truth score 34
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Chicago ReaderNot rated

Help Illinois Veterans secure safe housing and support resources with your purchase of a 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket from the Illinois Lottery

Obstacles like physical injuries, mental health challenges, and financial hardship can make reintegrating into civilian life particularly challenging for military veterans. For many of these American heroes, a little support can go a...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Advocates say a loophole in an Illinois contract allows ICE to access data for immigration enforcement

<p>A multimillion-dollar contract with Appriss Insights LLC, which runs the state’s crime victim notification system, contains a provision that allows the company to share jail data with third parties, including Immigration and Customs...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
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Republicans face uphill battle in races for Illinois attorney general, comptroller, secretary of state

Illinois’ statewide offices could end up Tuesday where they have been for decades — with a full slate of Democrats taking the reins. The state hasn’t seen a Republican as secretary of state in nearly 30 years, as attorney general in...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Blue tsunami raises Democrats' already massive advantages in the Illinois General Assembly

Democrats’ nationwide blue tsunami swept through Springfield on Tuesday night, too, running up the state party's super majorities toward historic highs in the Illinois General Assembly. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
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WFLD33%
Windy City Times33%
Chicago Public Media33%
Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 7 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
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No. 3 Illinois routs Penn in second game of year

<p>CHAMPAIGN — Andrej Stojavovic scored 25 points and Quentin Coleman had 19, including 15 in the second half, to lead No. 3 Illinois to a 112-70 victory Thursday over Penn.</p><p>Zavier Zens had 18 points, Ethan Brown had 13 points and...

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Private100%
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Chicago Public Media100%
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Sun-Times expands Super 25: Every high school in Illinois eligible for football, basketball rankings

<p>The actual, physical newspaper was a vital part of my life for as long as I can remember. Chicago newspapers arrived in the morning, and the Joliet Herald-News arrived in the afternoon.</p><p>My mother read them every morning, and I...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PBS NewsHourLeans left

JB Pritzker says his reelection as Illinois governor shows hope is winning out over fear

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat JB Pritzker won election Tuesday as governor of Illinois, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. Illinois Gov. Covered by...

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Corporate38%
Not recorded31%
Private23%
Public broadcaster8%
Countries
United States92%
Canada8%
Media ownership
The Herald-News8%
Chicago Public Media8%
Axel Springer8%
Comcast8%
Google News8%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion23/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 13 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 39Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
2 sources
Truth score 52
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Julianna Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in Illinois politics

<p>When Lt. Gov.-elect Julianna Stratton is sworn in as a U.S. senator in January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously.</p><p>Stratton, Illinois' first Black lieutenant governor, will also...

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Private50%
Not recorded50%
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Media ownership
WLS-TV50%
Chicago Public Media50%
Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
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As blue wave sweeps country, Illinois Democrats want to unwind Trump policies 'as quickly as possible'

<p>Voters across America — and Illinois — sent a loud and clear message to President Donald Trump on Election Night as Democrats flipped seats across the country in a referendum on the president’s aggressive immigration policies, the...

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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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No. 3 Illinois beats Fairleigh Dickinson 120-45

CHAMPAIGN — Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks each scored 20 points Monday night as No. Despite not having David Mirkovic available, No. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Corporate67%
Private33%
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United States100%
Media ownership
Apollo Global Management33%
Independent33%
Chicago Public Media33%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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