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Illinois Republicans crash and burn in the burbs

You may recall that after the March primary I took a look at the results and made the obvious conclusion that the Chicago suburbs were trending ever harder toward the Democrats.“Legislative Republicans are right to be afraid...

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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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Republicans face uphill battle in races for Illinois attorney general, comptroller, secretary of state

Illinois’ statewide offices could end up Tuesday where they have been for decades — with a full slate of Democrats taking the reins. The state hasn’t seen a Republican as secretary of state in nearly 30 years, as attorney general in...

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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 45 1 day ago

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THC drink companies rush to sell inventory as Illinois ban takes effect

Many hemp companies are shipping their remaining inventory to Wisconsin, Minnesota and Tennessee, which have different regulations At midnight this morning in Illinois, hemp-derived THC drinks transformed from grocery store commodities...

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 34 9 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated9 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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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 34 4 days ago

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

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Truth score 34 9 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated9 days ago

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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Truth score 871 7 days ago

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JB Pritzker says his reelection as Illinois governor shows hope is winning out over fear

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat JB Pritzker won election Tuesday as governor of Illinois, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. Illinois Gov. Covered by...

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WLS-TV Pritzker administration pushes Congress to restore food and health benefits 7 days ago

Gov. JB Pritzker's administration plans to make restoring food assistance and healthcare benefits a top priority when the new Congress is sworn in.
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The Hill Pritzker says it seems like ‘number one cheerleader’ Vance is breaking from Trump 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 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%

Media ownership

The Herald-News8%

Chicago Public Media8%

Axel Springer8%

Comcast8%

Google News8%

Avg reliability72

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Fact / opinion24/0

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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 13 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 38Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 58 9 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 10 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 10 days ago

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

Private33%

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United States100%

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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 42 11 days ago

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

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

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Private100%

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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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Truth score 83 7 days ago

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PBS NewsHourLeans left10 days ago

Juliana Stratton makes history with Black women in the Senate

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

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Breitbart News Alyssa Farah Griffin: Trump Is 'Detached from Reality' 7 days ago

Friday on ABC’s “The View,” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said she thinks President Donald Trump is “detached from reality.” Griffin said, “After the midterms I think the MAGA moment, the MAGA movement is officially...
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Chicago Sun-Times From Kenwood to Washington, an inside look at Illinois’ newest senator, Juliana Stratton 7 days ago

Senator-elect Juliana Stratton is best known for her work as lieutenant governor, her “F*** Trump” campaign slogan and for being a proud South Sider.But she’s also a Beyoncé fan and a self-proclaimed “house...
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Hindustan Times In a first for US Senate, three black women to serve simultaneously after Stratton’s midterms win 10 days ago

Juliana Stratton's election victory will make history as three Black women prepare to serve together in the US Senate for the first time in January 2027.
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WSNS-TV Illinois Senate Votes: Stratton defeats Tracy, NBC News Projections 10 days ago

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Public broadcaster10%

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United States80%

Canada10%

India10%

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Chicago Public Media10%

WLS-TV10%

Independent10%

WFLD10%

Breitbart News Network10%

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Truth score: 83 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 31Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PBS NewsHourLeans left10 days ago

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

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

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The Herald-News Illinois suburbs swing toward Democrats while rural northern counties remain firmly Republican 9 days ago

Tuesday's election produced sharply different results across northern Illinois. Democrats made sweeping gains in the suburbs, while Republicans carried rural counties such as Ogle, Bureau and Putnam.
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NBC News Why ballot tabulators went down in New York's Westchester County 10 days ago

Westchester County ballot tabulators malfunctioned across the county Tuesday, alarming voters and fueling a flurry of conspiracy theories online. NBC News' Jane Timm breaks down the incident, which, albeit...
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NDTV Machine Refuses Paper Ballot, Counting Delayed In New York Westchester County 10 days ago

Voters mark their ballot papers in voting booths at a polling station.
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Raw Story 'Could not be more of a nightmare': Expert warns poll mess has become conspiracists' dream 10 days ago

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

Private33%

Public broadcaster6%

Not recorded6%

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United States89%

India11%

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Raw Story8%

NY Times Company8%

Axios8%

Nexstar Media Group8%

ABC Media Ltd8%

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Fact / opinion26/0

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

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WLS-TVNot rated

Truth score 69 10 days ago

Centre 67%67%Right 33%33%

Google NewsCenter12 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 days ago

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

Not recorded50%

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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

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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Truth score 62 6 days ago

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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch faces mutiny of 26 Democrats calling for new leader after Benton scandal

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s tenure as leader of his chamber’s supermajority caucus is in jeopardy after 26 Democratic state representatives issued a statement calling for new leadership. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel...

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WLS-TV 'Doing what's right': Welch speaks after deciding not to seek another term as Illinois House speaker 6 days ago

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch spoke exclusively with ABC7 Chicago Saturday, his first public comments since announcing he would not seek a fourth term as speaker.
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WFLD Illinois Democrats weigh replacements after House speaker steps aside 7 days 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 8 days 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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Not recorded75%

Private25%

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United States100%

Media ownership

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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Truth score 65 6 days ago

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left7 days ago

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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Newsweek Collin Dixon Makes History as Illinois Beats Nebraska 6 days ago

Collin Dixon’s record-setting touchdown helped Illinois erase an early deficit against Nebraska and earn its fourth straight win.
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WFLD Illinois football secures bowl eligibility by styming Nebraska on Friday 7 days ago

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...
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Winnipegfreepress Collin Dixon’s 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska 7 days ago

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Private50%

Corporate25%

Not recorded25%

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United States75%

Canada25%

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Independent25%

Chicago Public Media25%

WFLD25%

Newsweek Media Group25%

Avg reliability71

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion4/0

State media0%

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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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Culture

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WGN-TVNot rated

Truth score 58 2 days ago

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left3 days ago

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

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.” “I don't think I...

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WGN-TV Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie reopens after lengthy closure for renovations 2 days ago

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in north suburban Skokie reopened Wednesday morning after being closed for nearly a year-and-a-half for renovations.
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WLS-TV Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie reopening after 18-month renovation 3 days ago

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will reopen Wednesday after an 18-month renovation.
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Not recorded67%

Private33%

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United States100%

Media ownership

WLS-TV33%

Chicago Public Media33%

WGN-TV33%

Avg reliability78

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion3/0

State media0%

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Truth score 61 6 days ago

Left 33%33%Centre 67%67%

CBS SportsCenter7 days ago

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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USA TODAY Bret Bielema torches SEC over CFP rankings. Arkansas receipts say otherwise - USA Today 6 days ago

Bret Bielema torches SEC over CFP rankings. Arkansas receipts say otherwise USA Today
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Newsweek Bret Bielema Makes Bold SEC Claim After Illinois Beats Nebraska 6 days ago

Illinois kept its streak alive with a win over Nebraska as Bret Bielema shares his thoughts on the SEC and CFP.
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Corporate67%

Private33%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

Independent33%

Newsweek Media Group33%

Gannett33%

Avg reliability71

Low-credibility share0%

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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WLS-TVNot rated

Truth score 44 10 days ago

WFLDNot rated11 days ago

Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know

Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate. Many of the...

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WLS-TV Chicago-area ballot questions put taxes, schools, public safety in focus 10 days ago

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

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United States100%

Media ownership

WFLD50%

WLS-TV50%

Avg reliability-

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion2/0

State media0%

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Truth score 55 13 days ago

Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left13 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 13 days ago

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Corporate50%

Countries

Canada50%

United States50%

Media ownership

Independent50%

Chicago Public Media50%

Avg reliability72

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion2/0

State media0%

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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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Truth score 42 17 hours ago

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left2 days ago

Illinois House speaker's controversies run deep — and were well-known to other powerbrokers in Illinois

As more than one critic of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch voiced after his announcement that he won’t be running again for the powerful leadership post, his political fall wasn’t as surprising as that it took this long...

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Private100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

Chicago Public Media100%

Avg reliability78

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion3/0

State media0%

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 36 19 hours ago

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New York PostRight19 hours ago

Illinois quietly releases killer illegal migrant — who had deportation order when he mowed down Marine vet — from prison early

“Thankfully, the brave patriots of ICE managed to arrest this killer anyway, and he will now be deported from our country," Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.

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Corporate100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

News Corp100%

Avg reliability60

Low-credibility share0%

Fact / opinion1/0

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Illinois customers to receive payments from $63 million Family Dollar settlement over price discrepancies

Illinois customers will soon receive payments after Family Dollar agreed to a $63 million settlement over allegations of price discrepancies at its stores, officials announced Friday. Illinois, the Federal Trade Commission and...

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Private100%

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Chicago Public Media100%

Avg reliability78

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CBS SportsCenter

Truth score 38 1 day ago

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CBS SportsCenter1 day ago

Illinois vs. No. 4 UCLA college football picks, odds: Rainy weather could help Illini grab upset

Weather will factor in Friday as Illinois looks to upset No. 4 UCLA at the Rose Bowl

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 1 day ago

WFLDNot rated1 day ago

Illinois traffic deaths drop 20% in first half of 2026: report

Fewer people died on Illinois roads during the first half of 2026 than during the same period last year, following a national trend. Traffic deaths in Illinois Between January and June, 453 people were killed in crashes across Illinois,...

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Yahoo NewsCenter

Truth score 40 3 days ago

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Yahoo NewsCenter3 days ago

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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Avg reliability70

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Truth score 42 3 days ago

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Illinois hemp ban delayed but only for some businesses

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.A statewide ban on <a class="Link"...

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WFLDNot rated

Truth score 34 3 days ago

WFLDNot rated3 days ago

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 3 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 days ago

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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Truth score 34 3 days ago

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 days ago

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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WinnipegfreepressCenter

Truth score 38 4 days ago

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WinnipegfreepressCenter4 days ago

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

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Avg reliability65

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Yahoo NewsCenter

Truth score 40 4 days ago

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Yahoo NewsCenter4 days ago

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.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management

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Corporate100%

Countries

United States100%

Media ownership

Apollo Global Management100%

Avg reliability70

Low-credibility share0%

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