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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans leftThe Herald-NewsNot ratedWFLDNot rated
Truth score 58
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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...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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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 / 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: 0 Amplification: 0

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WLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 34
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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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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 Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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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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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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WSNS-TVNot rated
Truth score 34
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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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Politics
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NDTVCenter
Truth score 412
Centre 100%100%
NDTVCenter

India-Born Democrat Saba Haider Wins Illinois House Seat

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

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: RRPR Holding
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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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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

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 (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 Herald-NewsNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Herald-NewsNot rated

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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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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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

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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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 leftWFLDNot ratedWindy City TimesNot rated
Truth score 58
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

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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WFLD33%
Windy City Times33%
Chicago Public Media33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
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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The Herald-NewsNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Herald-NewsNot rated

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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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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The Herald-NewsNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Herald-NewsNot rated

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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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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Google NewsCenterDaily MailCenterNew York PostRightWSNS-TVNot ratedWFLDNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 69
Centre 67%67%Right 33%33%
Google NewsCenter

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
Low-credibility share0%
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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PBS NewsHourLeans leftPOLITICOLeans leftNBC NewsLeans leftChicago Sun-TimesLeans leftThe HillCenterGoogle NewsCenterBrandonsunCenterWashington ExaminerRightBreitbart NewsRightThe Herald-NewsNot ratedWFLDNot ratedWSNS-TVNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 871
Left 44%44%Centre 33%33%Right 22%22%
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...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Private23%
Public broadcaster8%
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United States92%
Canada8%
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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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Politics
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans leftWFLDNot ratedWSNS-TVNot rated
Truth score 58
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

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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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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WFLD33%
WSNS-TV33%
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: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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BBC NewsCenterThe Globe and MailCenterNBC NewsLeans leftChicago Sun-TimesLeans leftGlobal NewsCenterBrandonsunCenterToronto SunLeans rightWFLDNot rated
Truth score 813
Left 29%29%Centre 57%57%Right 14%14%
BBC NewsCenter

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.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate62%
Public broadcaster12%
Private12%
Not recorded12%
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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
State media0%
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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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Sports
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NewsweekCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
NewsweekCenter

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: 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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Sports
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans leftWinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 55
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

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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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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Politics
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RedStateRight
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%100%
RedStateRight

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

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Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Salem Media Group
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Salem Media Group100%
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 55 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

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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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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Fox NewsRight
Truth score 38
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

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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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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Politics
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

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 (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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The Herald-NewsNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Herald-NewsNot rated

$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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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

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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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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Health
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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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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

Furberg: Make Illinois midterms interesting again

This Friday, an unknown number sent me a very urgently worded text: “She won’t keep us safe” it warned. Nithya “Raman is a proud self-acclaimed socialist” who “wants to defund the police.” For some reason, I was slightly skeptical of...

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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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Sports
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CBS SportsCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
CBS SportsCenter

Northern Illinois vs. UNLV live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

CBS Sports Network is home to six games in Week 9, beginning on Tuesday night

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Fox NewsRightWFLDNot rated
Truth score 48
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

DOJ punches back after Illinois city moves to dismiss lawsuit against 'race-based' reparations program

The DOJ is opposing Evanston's motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging the city's $25,000 race-based reparations program as unconstitutional.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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WFLD50%
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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?

Managing your weight is something people all over the world deal with every day. A new study set out to find which states were struggling a bit more than others. Midwest states that are the most obese The study, done by WalletHub ,...

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