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

Pumpkin pummeling at SVCC a smashing success

The University of Illinois Extension office invited the public to smash pumpkins at Sauk Valley Community College on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

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The Herald-News100%
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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: 8 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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Not recorded50%
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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
4 sources

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans leftThe Herald-NewsNot ratedWFLDNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 62
Left 100%100%
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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Private25%
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United States100%
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Chicago Public Media25%
The Herald-News25%
WFLD25%
WLS-TV25%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/1
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -17Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
4 sources

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans leftNewsweekCenterWinnipegfreepressCenterWFLDNot rated
Truth score 65
Left 33%33%Centre 67%67%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

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...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Corporate25%
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United States75%
Canada25%
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Chicago Public Media25%
WFLD25%
Newsweek Media Group25%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
3 sources

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USA TODAYLeans leftNewsweekCenterCBS SportsCenter
Truth score 61
Left 33%33%Centre 67%67%
CBS SportsCenter

Bret Bielema jokes Illinois would 'probably be a top-15 team' if Illini were in the SEC after getting to 6-3

Illinois kept its streak alive with a win over Nebraska as Bret Bielema shares his thoughts on the SEC and CFP. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

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Private33%
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Newsweek Media Group33%
Gannett33%
Avg reliability71
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Culture
2 sources

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans leftWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 52
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie after 15-month renovation

<p>During a recent walkthrough of the newly renovated Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, a docent told CEO Bernard Cherkasov that the place feels like it has “neshama,” the Hebrew word for “soul” or “spirit.”</p><p>“I don't...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion2/0
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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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Politics
2 sources

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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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Low-credibility share0%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
2 sources

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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...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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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: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Illinois loses in Lubbock live reaction!

Illinois Basketball loses to Texas Tech 84-78 after coming back from down 20 at halftime.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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United States100%
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Apollo Global Management100%
Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 10 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Illinois hemp ban delayed but only for some businesses

<p>Chicago consumers of hemp-derived THC products will have at least another week to stock up on beverages, edibles and other offerings at select breweries and retailers.</p><p>A statewide ban on <a class="Link"...

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

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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

Illinois college named best in Midwest

An Illinois college has been named the best in the Midwest. Northwestern University named best college in Midwest Forbes named Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois the best college in the Midwest. "Along the shores of Lake...

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

Illinois’s new hemp ban delayed pending court hearing; law restricts sale of CBD, hemp products

The Illinois Attorney General has agreed to hold off enforcing the state's new hemp laws until Nov. 19, pending the results of a lawsuit from hemp growers. The ban was set to go into affect Thursday.

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

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Local
1 source

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

Illinois Sparkling Co. celebrates 15 years of Illinois-grown bubbles

Illinois Sparkling Co. is celebrating its 15th anniversary this November, marking a milestone in its journey of crafting traditional-method sparkling wines from Illinois-grown grapes.

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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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Sports
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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Jacobsen scores 20 points and Purdue gets first win of the season, 76-59 over Illinois State

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
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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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Sports
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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Finally, Purdue basketball finds its offense late to run off Illinois State

Jack Benter and Antione West Jr. earned starts and were the key players during Purdue's late run to beat Illinois State at Mackey Arena.

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Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

3 things that stood out from Purdue basketball's first win, beating Illinois State

Things looked dicey in the second half but the Boilermakers went on a game-clinching run to avoid an 0-3 start. Here's what we learned.

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 10 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

Illinois GOP faces calls for overhaul after major midterm losses

CHICAGO - Republicans in Illinois are feeling the effects of major losses in the midterm elections. Their most recent lieutenant governor candidate, Aaron Del Mar, is unveiling his plan to rebuild the party. Del Mar calls for GOP...

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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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Sports
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $1 million in online jackpot

An Illinois iLottery player is celebrating a nearly $1 million jackpot after winning $955,540 playing the FastPlay Cash Castle game, according to the Illinois Lottery. The win was one of three major online FastPlay prizes announced...

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

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Local
1 source

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WSNS-TVNot rated
Truth score 34
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WSNS-TVNot rated

Illinois schools open Veterans' Day? What will be open and closed

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

Illinois State Police seeking public’s help in investigation of New Lenox crash

Anyone with information regarding the crash or who may have dashcam video of the crash is asked to contact Illinois State Police Zone 1 at 847-294-4400 or email [email protected].

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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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Crime and Justice
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

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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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
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

After Dem mutiny, Illinois House Speaker to step down

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

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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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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WFLDNot rated
Truth score 34
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WFLDNot rated

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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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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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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Avg reliability55
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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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Local
1 source

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WSNS-TVNot rated
Truth score 34
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WSNS-TVNot rated

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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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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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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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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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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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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