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As blue wave sweeps country, Illinois Democrats want to unwind Trump policies 'as quickly as possible'

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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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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Truth score 58 3 hours ago

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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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WFLD Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch won't seek another term amid Democratic opposition 3 hours ago

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Thursday that he will not seek another term as speaker, ending a fight over whether he had enough support among House Democrats to keep the gavel. Welch will not...
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The Herald-News Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker 5 hours ago

From Capitol News Illinois: 26 House Democrats signed a letter opposing another term of leadership for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. That’s enough votes to deny him another term, even though the party is...
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Private33%

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United States100%

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Chicago Public Media33%

The Herald-News33%

WFLD33%

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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 58 1 day ago

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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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Windy City Times LGBTQ+ candidates win Illinois House, Cook County Board seats in midterm elections 1 day ago

Queer representation in the Illinois General Assembly expanded Tuesday as two openly LGBTQ+ candidates won seats in the state House, joining returning lawmakers as other candidates competed in races across Illinois....
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WFLD Illinois State House Election Results 2026: Live Updates 2 days ago

Illinois voters will decide all 118 seats in the state House of Representatives on Nov. 3, as candidates compete for the chance to shape state policy in Springfield. Democrats currently hold a supermajority in the...
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Not recorded67%

Private33%

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WFLD33%

Windy City Times33%

Chicago Public Media33%

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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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Truth score 36 2 days ago

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Democrats rattle off easy gubernatorial wins in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Illinois

Democratic governors in four states easily won another term on Tuesday, fending off Republican challengers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Massachusetts as voters opted to keep their incumbent leaders in office.

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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 44 21 hours ago

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Alexi Giannoulias wins re-election as Illinois Secretary of State, projects NBC News

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The Daily Northwestern Democrats sweep statewide offices in midterm elections 21 hours ago

Democrat candidates are projected to win Illinois’ secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer offices, according to the Associated Press. Alexi Giannoulias is leading the race for secretary of state with 64.4% of...
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Not recorded100%

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United States100%

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The Daily Northwestern50%

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Fact / opinion2/0

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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 871 4 hours ago

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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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WLS-TV Gov. JB Pritzker heads to Washington to join in post-election discussion 4 hours ago

On the heels of his election win, Gov. JB Pritzker is in Washington, D.C. Thursday.
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The Hill Pritzker says it seems like ‘number one cheerleader’ Vance is breaking from Trump 10 hours ago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), who won his third term as the governor of the Prairie State, criticized Vice President Vance’s social media post following the Republican Party’s sweeping losses in the midterm...
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Chicago Sun-Times Pritzker messed with Texas — and won 12 hours ago

<h3>Good morning, Chicago. ✶</h3>🔎 Below: Gov. JB Pritzker didn't start the yearslong grudge match with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, but he notched a major win against him by financially backing the Democratic...
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WFLD Pritzker outlines third-term priorities following historic election win 23 hours ago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has kept the moving trucks away from the Governor's Mansion, becoming the first Illinois governor since Jim Thompson in 1982 to secure a third term. Pritzker outlines agenda After delivering...
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Corporate38%

Not recorded31%

Private23%

Public broadcaster8%

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United States92%

Canada8%

Media ownership

The Herald-News8%

Chicago Public Media8%

Axel Springer8%

Comcast8%

Google News8%

Avg reliability72

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion23/0

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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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Vote-scanning machine malfunction expected to delay counting in New York's Westchester County

A judge has granted permission for elections officials in a major New York county to move thousands of paper ballots to a secure warehouse after a technical problem caused vote-scanning machines to malfunction. A printing error by the...

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The Herald-News Illinois suburbs swing toward Democrats while rural northern counties remain firmly Republican 1 day ago

Tuesday's election produced sharply different results across northern Illinois. Democrats made sweeping gains in the suburbs, while Republicans carried rural counties such as Ogle, Bureau and Putnam.
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NBC News Why ballot tabulators went down in New York's Westchester County 1 day ago

Westchester County ballot tabulators malfunctioned across the county Tuesday, alarming voters and fueling a flurry of conspiracy theories online. NBC News' Jane Timm breaks down the incident, which, albeit...
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NDTV Machine Refuses Paper Ballot, Counting Delayed In New York Westchester County 1 day ago

Voters mark their ballot papers in voting booths at a polling station.
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Raw Story 'Could not be more of a nightmare': Expert warns poll mess has become conspiracists' dream 2 days ago

As polling machine issues in Westchester County, New York, stand to affect as many as 250,000 ballots , claims of fraud have already started surging on social media. It's just the beginning of the voter fraud...
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Corporate56%

Private33%

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Not recorded6%

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United States89%

India11%

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Raw Story8%

NY Times Company8%

Axios8%

Nexstar Media Group8%

ABC Media Ltd8%

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Fact / opinion26/0

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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 18 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 17 Risk: 6Sentiment: -8Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 813 9 hours ago

Left 29%29%Centre 57%57%Right 14%14%

BBC NewsCenter1 day ago

With Congress flipped, what does Trump do next?

The BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down what the president could do now after losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 4 are centre, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.

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NBC News Stock market reacts to Democrats' midterm win 9 hours ago

NBC News’ Allie Canal and Brian Cheung detail how the midterm elections, the war with Iran, and artificial intelligence are all affecting the stock market. For more context and news coverage of the most important...
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Brandonsun Here’s how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada 17 hours ago

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Global News “I was doing cartwheels”: Canada's leaders react to US midterms, but how will this impact trade? 1 day ago

“I was doing cartwheels down the street,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday reacting to U.S. midterm election results dominated by the Democrats. Ford, who once said that Donald Trump could "kiss [his]...
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The Globe and Mail How Canada is reacting to Democrats' big midterm win 1 day ago

After the Democrats swept the U.S. midterms on Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was "doing cartwheels down the street." Other leaders, however, are a little more reserved. Ottawa reporter Stephanie Levitz...
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Corporate62%

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Private12%

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Canada50%

United States38%

United Kingdom12%

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WFLD12%

Chicago Public Media12%

Corus Entertainment12%

Postmedia Network12%

BBC (UK Government)12%

Avg reliability76

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion9/0

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Truth score: 81 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 11Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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WSNS-TVNot rated

Truth score 83 1 day ago

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Juliana Stratton makes history with Black women in the Senate

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Juliana Stratton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Illinois Lt. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean...

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Chicago Sun-Times Juliana Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in national politics 1 day ago

When U.S. Sen.-elect Juliana Stratton is officially sworn in next January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving in the Senate simultaneously.Stratton, Illinois' first Black...
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Hindustan Times In a first for US Senate, three black women to serve simultaneously after Stratton’s midterms win 1 day ago

Juliana Stratton's election victory will make history as three Black women prepare to serve together in the US Senate for the first time in January 2027.
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WSNS-TV Illinois Senate Votes: Stratton defeats Tracy, NBC News Projections 1 day ago

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Breitbart News Rep. Ilhan Omar Shares Excitement over Illinois Democrat Juliana Stratton's U.S. Senate Win: 'Inshallah' 2 days ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is apparently excited about Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) winning her U.S. Senate race on Tuesday, and she used an Islamic expression to share her feelings.
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Private30%

Corporate20%

Public broadcaster10%

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United States80%

Canada10%

India10%

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Chicago Public Media10%

WLS-TV10%

Independent10%

WFLD10%

Breitbart News Network10%

Avg reliability72

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion13/0

State media0%

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Truth score: 83 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 46Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

Truth score 34 1 day ago

The Daily NorthwesternNot rated1 day ago

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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Not recorded100%

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The Daily Northwestern100%

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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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Truth score 34 7 hours ago

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Dozens of current, incoming IL lawmakers seek to oust Emanuel 'Chris' Welch as state House speaker

A group of Democratic Illinois lawmakers is calling for new leadership in the state House.

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Not recorded100%

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WLS-TV100%

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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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 412 7 hours ago

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India-Born Democrat Saba Haider Wins Illinois House Seat

Born in India, Saba Haider's family hails from Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh.

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RRPR Holding100%

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Fact / opinion3/0

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 34 1 day ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated1 day ago

Democrat leads Republican challenger for IL House District 83

In the race for Illinois House District 83 incumbent Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, leads with 26,938 votes compared to his Republican challenger, Jesse Rodriguez, of Aurora, with 13,680 votes, with 100% of Kane and Kendall precincts reported.

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Not recorded100%

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Fact / opinion1/0

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Truth score 42 2 days ago

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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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Private100%

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Chicago Public Media100%

Avg reliability78

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Truth score 34 1 day ago

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Voters choose to keep Jed Davis representing Illinois’ 75th State House District

With all precincts reporting in the district, Republican Jed Davis garnered 20,271 votes to Democrat Caroline McCree's 17,395 votes. Both candidates are from Yorkville.

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Not recorded100%

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Fact / opinion1/0

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Truth score 42 2 days ago

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Syed vs. Hills suburban state legislative race is one of the most expensive ever

Republicans are not expected to make a dent in Democrats' supermajority in the Illinois General Assembly, but a multi-million-dollar suburban legislative race has turned into a fiery, closely watched contest in the lead-up to Election...

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Private100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

Chicago Public Media100%

Avg reliability78

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

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Truth score 42 2 days ago

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Gabby Shanahan, Jessica Dixon Heitman square off in suburban statehouse race spurred by scandal

A far southwest suburban legislative race could provide an indicator of just how much Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal is impacting Democrats who hold supermajorities in the Illinois General Assembly — and whether Speaker...

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Private100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

Chicago Public Media100%

Avg reliability78

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

State media0%

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Truth score 523 4 days ago

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JB Pritzker says Trump ‘is trying to rig these elections’: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) says he believes that President Trump is working to make sure that “Democrats really don’t have a chance” in elections across the country just days out from the midterms.

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Breitbart News Pritzker: Dems Will Hold Hearings to Expose Extent of Trump's 'Corruption' 4 days ago

Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Gov. JD Pritzker (D-IL) said that Democrats will hold congressional hearings to expose the full extent of President Donald Trump’s “corruption” and “massive profiteering” if they win...
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Corporate50%

Private50%

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United States100%

Media ownership

Comcast50%

Breitbart News Network50%

Avg reliability62

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion4/0

State media0%

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WLS-TVNot rated

Truth score 69 2 days ago

Centre 67%67%Right 33%33%

Google NewsCenter3 days ago

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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Daily Mail Freshman cheerleader, 19, is shot dead in Halloween mass shooting near Illinois university while visiting friend at house party 2 days ago

A freshman cheerleader was killed in a violent shooting while visiting her best friend at a Halloween house party in Bloomington, Illinois.
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New York Post Illinois college cheerleader, 19, killed in Halloween mass shooting that left 8 injured 2 days ago

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.
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WLS-TV North Central College cheerleader killed in mass shooting near Illinois Wesleyan, officials say 3 days ago

A North Central College student was killed while visiting a friend over the Halloween weekend near Illinois Wesleyan University, officials said.
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WFLD North Central College student from Naperville killed in mass shooting 3 days ago

The teenager who was killed in a mass shooting Sunday near Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington has been identified as 19-year-old Giana Dettloff. Dettloff was a student at North Central College, and she also...
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Corporate50%

Not recorded50%

Countries

United States83%

United Kingdom17%

Media ownership

WSNS-TV17%

WFLD17%

Google News17%

WLS-TV17%

News Corp17%

Avg reliability66

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion9/0

State media0%

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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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WFLDNot rated

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Truth score 44 2 days ago

WFLDNot rated3 days ago

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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WLS-TV Chicago-area ballot questions put taxes, schools, public safety in focus 2 days ago

There are several referenda on ballots across the Chicago area.
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Not recorded100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

WFLD50%

WLS-TV50%

Avg reliability-

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion2/0

State media0%

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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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WinnipegfreepressCenter

Truth score 55 5 days ago

Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left5 days ago

Illinois tops Maryland on last-second field goal

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.Fresh off a win over Oregon, the Illini struggled for most of the game against...

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Winnipegfreepress Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski 5 days ago

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Chicago Public Media50%

Avg reliability72

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RedStateRight

Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed 9 hours ago

Right 100%100%

RedStateRight9 hours ago

Illinois School Board Ex-President Indicted in $1.3 Million Kickback Scheme

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Corporate100%

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Salem Media Group100%

Avg reliability55

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WSNS-TVNot rated

Truth score 34 17 hours ago

WSNS-TVNot rated17 hours ago

The President of the Illinois House of Representatives resigns in the midst of controversy

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Not recorded100%

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United States100%

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WSNS-TV100%

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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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 1 day ago

WFLDNot rated1 day ago

Illinois secession movement grows as 12 more counties back split

Dozens of Illinois counties have now voted in favor of non-binding measures calling for separation from the state, raising new questions about the growing divide between Chicago and downstate communities. More Illinois counties vote to...

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Not recorded100%

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United States100%

Media ownership

WFLD100%

Avg reliability-

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

State media0%

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Crime and Justice

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Chicago ReaderNot rated

Truth score 34 1 day ago

Chicago ReaderNot rated1 day ago

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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Not recorded100%

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United States100%

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Chicago Reader100%

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Fact / opinion1/0

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Fox NewsRight

Truth score 38 2 days ago

Right 100%100%

Fox NewsRight2 days ago

Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation

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Corporate100%

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United States100%

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Fox Corporation100%

Avg reliability65

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 2 days ago

WFLDNot rated2 days ago

Illinois County Election Results 2026: Live Updates

Federal and statewide elections are not the only races on the ballot today. Chicago-area counties will also decide important races for assessors, sheriffs, treasurers and more local offices. Polls close across Illinois at 7 p.m. CT,...

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Not recorded100%

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United States100%

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WFLD100%

Avg reliability-

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

State media0%

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Truth score 34 2 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated2 days ago

$1.35M Illinois lottery ticket pulled at Carpentersville gas station

A $1.35 million winning lottery ticket was pulled at a Trio gas station in Carpentersville on Monday, the Illinois Lottery announced.

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Not recorded100%

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United States100%

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The Herald-News100%

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Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

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Sports

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NewsweekCenter

Truth score 40 4 days ago

Centre 100%100%

NewsweekCenter4 days ago

Illinois QB Katin Houser Makes Stunning Return After Hand Surgery

Illinois QB Katin Houser returns weeks ahead of schedule after hand surgery, helping the Fighting Illini beat Maryland 20-17.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Newsweek Media Group

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Private100%

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United States100%

Media ownership

Newsweek Media Group100%

Avg reliability70

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

State media0%

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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 42 6 days ago

Left 100%100%

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left6 days ago

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

This story was <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" >originally published</a> by Chalkbeat....

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Funding

Private100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

Chicago Public Media100%

Avg reliability78

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

State media0%

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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