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YOUR CHILD GETS ONE CHILDHOOD. WHAT HAS SPRINGFIELD DELIVERED?

YOUR CHILD GETS ONE CHILDHOOD. WHAT HAS SPRINGFIELD DELIVERED?

Staff Writer
Published on: 06/10/2026

More money. Lost school choice. Six in ten tested students below Illinois’ math benchmark. Turley’s warning puts Springfield on notice: Children cannot afford another year of political promises.

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THE VOTERS CHOSE BAILEY. DURKIN CHOSE PRITZKER. WHOSE PARTY IS IT, ANYWAY?

THE VOTERS CHOSE BAILEY. DURKIN CHOSE PRITZKER. WHOSE PARTY IS IT, ANYWAY?

Staff Writer
Published on: 05/10/2026

Jim Durkin hands Pritzker a campaign weapon. Republican voters demand a fight. With Election Day closing in, will party leaders back their nominee or leave Illinois’ demand for change unanswered?

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FROM “DEATH TO AMERICA” TO “VOTE THEM OUT” IRAN’S TERROR REGIME TAKES SIDES IN U.S. MIDTERMS

FROM “DEATH TO AMERICA” TO “VOTE THEM OUT” IRAN’S TERROR REGIME TAKES SIDES IN U.S. MIDTERMS

Facts First US Editor
Published on: 01/10/2026

Iran once chanted “Death to America.” Now its terror guard urges Americans to vote out Trump and Republican allies, revealing which political outcome Tehran believes best serves its interests.

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Pritzker Brags About Credit Upgrades While Illinois Families Pay the Price

Pritzker Brags About Credit Upgrades While Illinois Families Pay the Price

Staff Writer
Published on: 30/09/2026

Illinois remains last in the nation for credit quality despite Pritzker’s victory lap. As taxes, property bills and government costs rise, a $143.5 billion pension debt and weak private-sector growth expose the price behind the headlines.

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THE CARAVAN IS GROWING. THE MIDTERMS COULD PUT THE BORDER ON THE LINE.

THE CARAVAN IS GROWING. THE MIDTERMS COULD PUT THE BORDER ON THE LINE.

Staff Writer
Published on: 29/09/2026

Here we go again? A caravan is growing as the midterms approach. Trump brought crossings down. Illinois is still paying for the last surge. Your vote could determine whether another border crisis follows.

Migrant caravan 20262026 midterm electionsIllinois migrant spendingBorder securityIllinois noncitizen health ccare costsBiden-era border surge
PRITZKER CALLS THE BUDGET BALANCED. THE $143.5 BILLION PENSION GAP TELLS ANOTHER STORY.

PRITZKER CALLS THE BUDGET BALANCED. THE $143.5 BILLION PENSION GAP TELLS ANOTHER STORY.

Staff Writer
Published on: 27/09/2026

Pritzker touts balanced budgets as Illinois faces a $143.5 billion pension gap. Paul Vallas tallies nearly $86 billion in higher taxes and fees. With Democrats controlling Springfield, who will pay for the promises they keep making?

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