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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 Democrats weigh replacements after House speaker steps aside 6 hours ago

Several Illinois House Democrats have emerged as potential replacements for Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch after 26 members of his own party pushed for a leadership change, citing concerns about his handling of sexual...
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The Herald-News Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker 1 day 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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Truth score 34 1 day 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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After Dem mutiny, Illinois House Speaker to step down

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

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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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NBC News Viral Kid Podcasters Hen-Dawg and Jimmy V React to a Surprise from TODAY Anchors, and You Have to See Their Faces 2 days ago

They’ve interviewed an NFL Hall of Famer and gotten an autograph from Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams, but kid podcasters Jimmy V and Hen-Dawg were left speechless by a surprise on TODAY.
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Newsweek Where Russell Wilson Shockingly Ranks Caleb Williams Among NFL QBs After Week 8 3 days ago

Russell Wilson confidently proclaims that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the best QBS in the NFL after his Week 8 win.
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CBS Sports Why Bears' Caleb Williams gave up his fight against the NFL over his unapproved cleats 3 days ago

For the first time this season, Caleb Williams actually followed the NFL's uniform policy
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ESPN Are Caleb Williams and the Bears LEGIT Super Bowl contenders?! 🏆 | The Pat McAfee Show 3 days ago

The Pat McAfee Show crew reacts to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears taking down the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. 0:00 Chicago gets the win 6:24 Strength in the NFC North 10:57 Legit Super Bowl...
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Canada12%

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Independent25%

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Newsweek Media Group12%

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Fact / opinion72/1

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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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WSNS-TVNot rated

Truth score 34 1 day ago

WSNS-TVNot rated1 day ago

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

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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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NDTVCenter

Truth score 412 21 hours ago

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NDTVCenter1 day ago

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 / opinion4/0

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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

Truth score 34 3 days ago

The Daily NorthwesternNot rated3 days ago

Incumbent Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz projected to clinch 5th consecutive term serving 17th district in Illinois House of Representatives

Incumbent State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) is projected to win her fifth consecutive term representing the 17th district of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. She secured 75.46% of the vote with 84% of...

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Truth score 34 2 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated2 days 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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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

Truth score 34 3 days ago

The Daily NorthwesternNot rated3 days ago

State House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel projected to win reelection

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Nov. 3 at 9:04 p.m. Illinois House Majority Leader and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) is projected to win reelection and serve her...

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Windy City TimesNot rated

Truth score 58 2 days 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 3 days 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 3 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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Truth score 34 3 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 days ago

5 races we’re watching in the Sauk Valley

Voters in the Sauk Valley are deciding today who will represent them in the Illinois House and Senate and U.S. Congress. Here are five races to watch.

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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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WLS-TVNot rated

Truth score 69 3 days ago

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Google NewsCenter4 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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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United Kingdom17%

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WSNS-TV17%

WFLD17%

Google News17%

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News Corp17%

Avg reliability66

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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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WLS-TVNot rated

Truth score 871 1 day ago

Left 44%44%Centre 33%33%Right 22%22%

PBS NewsHourLeans left3 days ago

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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 days 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%

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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 58 3 days ago

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Patty García wants to move forward, as three other challengers vie for seat to replace Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia

There has been no shortage of controversy in the 4th Congressional District, where U.S. Patty Garcia won her bid to replace her former boss, U.S. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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WSNS-TV Patty García will succeed Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in the 4th district of Illinois: NBC News 3 days ago

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WFLD Patty Garcia wins race to replace Chuy Garcia in Congress, AP projects 3 days ago

Patty Garcia won her bid to replace her former boss, U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, in the 4th Congressional District, beating out a field with three other candidates, according to The Associated Press. Members of...
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Not recorded67%

Private33%

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United States100%

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Chicago Public Media33%

WFLD33%

WSNS-TV33%

Avg reliability78

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Truth score 40 5 days ago

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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.

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Truth score 55 6 days ago

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left6 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 6 days ago

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Private50%

Corporate50%

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Canada50%

United States50%

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Chicago Public Media50%

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Fact / opinion2/0

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Truth score 55 53 min ago

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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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Winnipegfreepress Collin Dixon’s 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska 1 hour ago

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Private50%

Corporate50%

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Canada50%

United States50%

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Chicago Public Media50%

Avg reliability72

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Fact / opinion2/0

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Truth score 44 3 days ago

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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 3 days ago

There are several referenda on ballots across the Chicago area.
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WFLD50%

WLS-TV50%

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Fact / opinion2/0

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 12 hours ago

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Illinois man found guilty in violent home invasion with AR-15

An Itasca man has been found guilty more than two years after breaking into a home by shooting through a sliding glass door with an AR-15. Sean Brutto, 37, was found guilty of four counts of home invasion and one count of aggravated...

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 1 day ago

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Illinois wrongful death lawsuit raises concerns over car exhaust safety

A routine trip to an auto repair shop is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit after two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a vehicle in Crystal Lake. The lawsuit alleges a Grayslake repair shop failed to properly...

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Fact / opinion1/0

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Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed 1 day ago

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RedStateRight1 day ago

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

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Media ownership

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Avg reliability55

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Fact / opinion1/0

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 2 days ago

WFLDNot rated2 days 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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WFLD100%

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State media0%

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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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Chicago ReaderNot rated

Truth score 34 2 days ago

Chicago ReaderNot rated2 days 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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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 38 3 days ago

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Fox NewsRight3 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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Avg reliability65

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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 3 days ago

WFLDNot rated3 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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Truth score 34 3 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 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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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 42 7 days ago

Left 100%100%

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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....

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media

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Avg reliability78

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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 ReaderNot rated

Truth score 34 2 days ago

Chicago ReaderNot rated2 days ago

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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Chicago Reader100%

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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