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FROM SPRINGFIELD TO CHICAGO: ONE ARREST, ONE KILLING, AND A STATE GRAPPLING WITH LAWLESSNESS

FROM SPRINGFIELD TO CHICAGO: ONE ARREST, ONE KILLING, AND A STATE GRAPPLING WITH LAWLESSNESS

Staff Writer
Published on: 02/04/2026

A routine arrest turns into open defiance, while a tragic killing raises deeper questions about accountability. Together, these moments expose a growing tension in Illinois, where public safety, policy, and respect for law are increasingly at odds.

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TAX SHOCK LOOMS: PRITZKER, DEMOCRATIC SUPERMAJORITY RUSH BEARS DEAL THAT COULD DOUBLE PROPERTY TAXESost

TAX SHOCK LOOMS: PRITZKER, DEMOCRATIC SUPERMAJORITY RUSH BEARS DEAL THAT COULD DOUBLE PROPERTY TAXESost

Staff Writer
Published on: 02/04/2026

Illinois lawmakers scramble to secure a Bears stadium deal as critics warn the plan could double property taxes, raising concerns about political delays, insider perks, and the growing burden on homeowners.

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MAY DAY IS NOT A PROTEST. IT IS A COORDINATED TEST OF HOW FAR AMERICA CAN BE PUSHED.

MAY DAY IS NOT A PROTEST. IT IS A COORDINATED TEST OF HOW FAR AMERICA CAN BE PUSHED.

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 31/03/2026

A nationwide movement framed as protest is revealing deeper coordination. From May Day strike calls to organized networks, this investigation uncovers how messaging, funding, and influence are shaping events across the country in ways many did not expect.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY – PART V:   500 Groups, $3 Billion, and the Manufactured Illusion of “Revolution”

FOLLOW THE MONEY – PART V: 500 Groups, $3 Billion, and the Manufactured Illusion of “Revolution”

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 31/03/2026

An investigative report revealing how 500 organizations and $3 billion in funding connect to coordinated protest movements across the United States, exposing the structure, strategy, and influence behind what appears to be grassroots activism.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY PART IV China’s American Mao: Inside Singham’s blueprint to “wage war” for a “new world order”

FOLLOW THE MONEY PART IV China’s American Mao: Inside Singham’s blueprint to “wage war” for a “new world order”

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 31/03/2026

An American billionaire’s global network is reshaping activism, funding, and ideology. This investigation exposes the strategy, money flow, and coordinated influence behind protests, and the blueprint for a new world order.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY PART III What Shapes the Protests You See, and Why They Seem to Appear Overnight

FOLLOW THE MONEY PART III What Shapes the Protests You See, and Why They Seem to Appear Overnight

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 30/03/2026

A deeper look at how protests form, spread, and scale. From global messaging networks to coordinated narratives, this investigation explores what happens before the crowds gather and why these moments often feel sudden but are not.

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