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Truth score 44
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2 Chicago firefighters recovering after falling through floor at house fire

A large fire response brought crews to a South Side neighborhood Thursday evening, where two firefighters were injured while battling a house fire. Chatham house fire injures firefighters The fire broke out around 6 p.m. near East 90th...

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WFLD50%
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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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

Firefighters work to extinguish blaze in south Chicago suburb Blue Island

Fire crews are working to extinguish a blaze in the south Chicago suburb of Blue Island. No one hurt in blaze According to a press release from the city of Blue island, the Blue Island Fire Department, with assistance from neighboring...

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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
Truth score 42
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Mayor Johnson under fire for shrinking CPD

<p>Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson has accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of “chopping away” at the Chicago Police Department to help balance his pre-election budget after three years of shrinking CPD by attrition, but the mayor...

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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PBS NewsHourLeans left

Democrats plan to challenge Trump's fossil fuel agenda and push clean energy to lower bills

Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January, though President Donald Trump says he will use his veto power aggressively. Lawmakers are...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Private43%
Corporate36%
Public broadcaster7%
Nonprofit7%
State-funded4%
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United States82%
United Kingdom7%
India7%
Qatar4%
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Independent15%
Comcast8%
Thomson Reuters8%
Paramount Global8%
News Corp8%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share4%
Fact / opinion41/4
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 28 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 4Sentiment: -13Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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VarietyLeans leftDeadlineCenter
Truth score 57
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VarietyLeans left

‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Med’ and ‘P.D.’ Set New Crossover Episodes on NBC in January

NBC has announced another crossover event between the three series in its “One Chicago” franchise: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D.” The heroic first responders of the Windy City will unite across three episodes airing...

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  • Deadline NBC’s One Chicago Sets Premiere Date For 2027 Crossover Event

    The new year will bring a new One Chicago crossover event between NBC’s Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire, set to air on January 13 from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT. Across three episodes, an unexpected suspect in the...

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate100%
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Penske Media Corporation100%
Avg reliability76
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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USA TODAYLeans leftDeadlineCenter
Truth score 57
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DeadlineCenter

How Joe Miñoso Exits ‘Chicago Fire’ As Cruz In Season 15

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points for NBC’s Chicago Fire‘s Season 15 Episode 5 titled “Three Hundred.” It’s the end of an era on NBC’s Chicago Fire, as we say goodbye to Joe Miñoso, who has played Firefighter Josef...

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Penske Media Corporation50%
Gannett50%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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VarietyLeans leftWGRZNot rated
Truth score 52
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VarietyLeans left

‘Chicago Fire’ 300: Taylor Kinney Reflects on the Milestone He Never Thought He’d Hit and His ‘Visceral’ Goodbye to Joe Cruz

Taylor Kinney never thought he’d be here. The 300th episode of “Chicago Fire,” titled “Three Hundred,” wasn’t a milestone that was on his mind — mostly because it seemed impossible that he’d be starring on a show for 15 seasons. “I...

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Corporate50%
Not recorded50%
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United States100%
Media ownership
WGRZ50%
Penske Media Corporation50%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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USA TODAYLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
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'Chicago Fire' bids farewell to Cruz after 15 seasons. Inside his emotional goodbye

'Chicago Fire' bids farewell to Cruz after 15 seasons. Inside his emotional goodbye USA Today

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Gannett100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
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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Entertainment
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BuzzFeedLeans left
Truth score 34
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BuzzFeedLeans left

"Year Made": A Woman Got Dumped, Grabbed A Bottle Of Wine, And Somehow Ended Up With The "Chicago Fire" Cast As Her Personal Hype Squad

What an interesting turn of events.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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BuzzFeed Inc.100%
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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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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Fire fall to Crew in regular-season finale

<p>Gonzalo Tapia netted a pair of goals and Brais Méndez scored the winner in stoppage time to help the Columbus Crew pull out a 4-3 Decision Day victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday.</p><p>Columbus (14-15-5) trailed three times...

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Private50%
Corporate50%
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Canada50%
United States50%
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Independent50%
Chicago Public Media50%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
2 sources
Truth score 49
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Yahoo NewsCenter

Jonathan Bamba scores 2 goals for Fire in 4-2 win over Rapids

(AP) — Jonathan Bamba scored two goals, Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane each added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Colorado Rapids 4-2 on Saturday night. The Fire (16-10-7) have 55 points this season, one behind Miami in the...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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Corporate100%
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Canada50%
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Apollo Global Management50%
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Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 49 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

4 killed in Rogers Park fire

Four people were killed in a fire early Thursday in Rogers Park on the North Side. A teenage boy and three adults died in a fire at a townhome early Thursday morning on Chicago's North Side. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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Not recorded75%
Private25%
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United States100%
Media ownership
WFLD25%
Chicago Public Media25%
WLS-TV25%
WSNS-TV25%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion9/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -78Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Joliet Prison's Fire Alarms Still Broken Despite Deaths

<p>After years of pleading for help, employees at an Illinois mental health prison plagued by deadly fires said that the state made important safety changes following an investigation by <a class="Link"...

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Private100%
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United States100%
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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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Crime and Justice
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Shooter opens fire in Avondale traffic, killing motorist

<p>Police are looking for the assailant who opened fire in traffic, shooting and killing a motorist in another car Tuesday night in Avondale on the Northwest Side. </p><p>Around 9:55 p.m., a 21-year-old driver was stopped in traffic in...

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Private100%
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United States100%
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Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
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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Truth score 54
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Dear Abby: Young trespassers were playing with fire

<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> There is an 8-foot privacy fence all around my backyard, except for a small path that goes from the corner of the driveway around the side of the house. You can't see the path or the backyard from the...

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Private50%
Corporate50%
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Canada50%
United States50%
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Postmedia Network50%
Chicago Public Media50%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Ferrara Candy Co. will close plant in La Villita in a few months and fire 154 workers

<p>Ferrara Candy Co. cerrará su planta de producción en La Villita y despedirá a más de 150 empleados en abril.</p><p>La compañía anunció planes para cerrar su instalación en la calle 31st en abril de 2027, citando "las condiciones del...

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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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

First day of practice: Marmion goes co-ed, jumps straight into the fire with a varsity girls basketball team

<p>After averaging more than 20 wins across 26 seasons in stops at IC Catholic, Lisle and Marian Catholic, Dan Murray stepped away from coaching girls basketball last year.</p><p>But it was a pause rather than a hard stop. Murray joined...

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Private100%
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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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

FDA issues alert about Northfield-based Medline beds tied to fire-related deaths and injuries

The medical equipment supplier's motorized beds can overheat and cause fires, regulators said in an urgent alert to consumers. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 lean left.

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Corporate67%
Private33%
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United States100%
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Chicago Public Media33%
Paramount Global33%
Gannett33%
Avg reliability79
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 79 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The GuardianLeft

Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire

The university and local police are conducting investigations into Sigma Alpha Epsilon and have placed them on interim suspension A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Corporate52%
Not recorded30%
Private11%
Nonprofit trust4%
State-funded4%
Countries
United States85%
Canada4%
United Kingdom4%
Qatar4%
India4%
Media ownership
Independent14%
Walt Disney Company14%
Apollo Global Management7%
News Corp7%
Newsweek Media Group7%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion108/0
State media4%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 27 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 64 Risk: 0Sentiment: -42Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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The New York TimesLeft

Former Head of Chicago F.B.I. Sues Justice Department Over Resignation

Douglas DePodesta says he was forced out of his job after U.S. The former head of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office says he was forced to resign after federal officials blamed him for the collapse of the Broadview Six case. Covered by 5...

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Private29%
Corporate29%
Not recorded29%
Nonprofit trust14%
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United States71%
United Kingdom29%
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WFLD14%
WLS-TV14%
NY Times Company14%
Chicago Public Media14%
Scott Trust14%
Avg reliability79
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion8/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 79 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: -62Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Centre 33%33%Right 67%67%
Fox NewsRight

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...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate75%
Not recorded25%
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United States100%
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News Corp25%
Fox Corporation25%
WFLD25%
Apollo Global Management25%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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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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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

2 lawsuits allege Salvation Army youth pastor sexually abused three children in Chicago suburbs

Three women came forward Wednesday to say they've carried the lasting effects of sexual abuse they endured as children at the hands of a Salvation Army youth pastor for nearly three decades — along with the burden of what they describe...

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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
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WFLD33%
Chicago Public Media33%
WLS-TV33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Brief gush of 'much colder air' may usher in first snowflakes of season for Chicago area Friday

The Chicago area could see the "first flakes of the season" though no accumulation is going to happen during a brief cold stretch expected to arrive by Friday morning, weather forecasters say. 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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WSNS-TV33%
Chicago Public Media33%
WFLD33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Chicago man accused in fatal shooting of violence interrupter Andre Thomas in Chicago Heights

A Chicago man is behind bars Monday facing murder charges in the death of violence interrupter Andre Thomas who was gunned down at his Chicago Heights office on Halloween. CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
Media ownership
WGN-TV33%
Chicago Public Media33%
WFLD33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
3 sources
Truth score 50
No rated outlets yet
WGN-TVNot rated

Human remains found inside garbage can in south suburban Chicago Heights, authorities confirm

Human remains were found in a garbage can in the south suburbs on Sunday morning, police said. Police are now conducting a death investigation after authorities confirmed that human remains were found inside a garbage can Sunday in...

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WLS-TV33%
WGN-TV33%
WFLD33%
Avg reliability-
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 50 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Chicago parking attendants reach deal with operators to end strike

Chicago area parking attendants have reached an agreement with the Chicago Parking Association after launching what was characterized as an unfair labor practice strike, the Teamsters Local 727 union announced Friday. A tentative...

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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
Media ownership
Chicago Public Media33%
WLS-TV33%
WSNS-TV33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -25Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Jessica Biggs wins the chair of the Chicago Education Board

La exdirectora de una escuela de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) y actual integrante de la Junta de Educación, Jessica Biggs, se declaró vencedora el martes, superando a dos rivales tras una campaña encendida para convertirse en...

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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
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WFLD33%
WSNS-TV33%
Chicago Public Media33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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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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Local
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WLS-TVNot ratedWFLDNot rated
Truth score 44
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WLS-TVNot rated

Commission announces 3 finalists for Chicago Police Department superintendent

Chicago is one step closer to finding its next police superintendent. Three internal candidates have now been named as finalists.

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  • WFLD 3 CPD members named finalists for Chicago police superintendent

    Chicago’s search for its next police superintendent has narrowed to three members of the department. Chicago police superintendent finalists The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability selected...

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United States100%
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WLS-TV50%
WFLD50%
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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WSNS-TVNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 44
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WLS-TVNot rated

Chicago weather forecast: Several inches of snow accumulation possible in parts of area Friday

Parts of the Chicago area could see their first snow of the season Friday morning. The city will be deploying snow plows overnight.

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Chicago Bears stadium plan: $10B lakefront stadium pitched by developers

A group of developers on Thursday pitched a $10 billion plan to build a massive 100-acre housing, entertainment, and sports district in Bronzeville, anchored by a new domed stadium designed to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to the...

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