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EXPOSED: HOW YOUR TAX DOLLARS FOR THE HOMELESS ARE FUNDING RIOTS AND RADICAL AGENDAS IN ILLINOIS

EXPOSED: HOW YOUR TAX DOLLARS FOR THE HOMELESS ARE FUNDING RIOTS AND RADICAL AGENDAS IN ILLINOIS

Staff Writer
Published on: 31/10/2025

A shocking investigation reveals billions in taxpayer dollars meant for homeless aid are funding riots, radical activism, and corruption in Illinois. “Infiltrated” exposes how compassion was twisted into chaos—while families and businesses pay the price.

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THEY TOOK MY CHILD”: INSIDE THE DCFS INTERN SCANDAL

THEY TOOK MY CHILD”: INSIDE THE DCFS INTERN SCANDAL

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 26/10/2025

An explosive investigation uncovers how uncertified interns handled child abuse cases in Illinois, tearing families apart and breaking state law. “Shattered Trust” exposes DCFS’s deadly gamble—and the fight to restore accountability and justice.

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ILLINOIS IMPLODES: PRITZKER’S CRIME LIES, DOJ CLASHES, AND THE SECESSION REVOLT TEARING THE STATE APART

ILLINOIS IMPLODES: PRITZKER’S CRIME LIES, DOJ CLASHES, AND THE SECESSION REVOLT TEARING THE STATE APART

Staff Writer
Published on: 24/10/2025

Illinois teeters on the edge as crime surges, federal clashes intensify, and downstate counties push to secede. Pritzker’s denials collide with chaos, exposing a state imploding under the weight of failed leadership and growing revolt.

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THE MIDTERMS, THE CRIME STATS, AND THE FIGHT FOR TRUTH

THE MIDTERMS, THE CRIME STATS, AND THE FIGHT FOR TRUTH

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 22/10/2025

An investigative deep dive into how crime data, politics, and public trust collide before the 2026 midterms. FactsFirstUS examines the DOJ probe, data discrepancies, and the battle to uncover what’s real—and what’s reshaped for political gain.

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BETRAYAL IN RED: NORINE HAMMOND, PILLOWGATE, AND THE MORAL COLLAPSE OF ILLINOIS’ GOP

BETRAYAL IN RED: NORINE HAMMOND, PILLOWGATE, AND THE MORAL COLLAPSE OF ILLINOIS’ GOP

Staff Writer
Published on: 18/10/2025

Betrayal in Red exposes how Norine Hammond’s alleged self-dealing and PillowGate scandal reveal the deep moral decay inside Illinois’ GOP — a party clinging to comfort, corruption, and failure as voters demand a long-overdue housecleaning.

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FEAR ON THE TRACKS, FEES ON THE TABLE: ILLINOIS EYES A DELIVERY TAX TO RESCUE CHICAGO’S FAILING TRANSIT SYSTEM

FEAR ON THE TRACKS, FEES ON THE TABLE: ILLINOIS EYES A DELIVERY TAX TO RESCUE CHICAGO’S FAILING TRANSIT SYSTEM

Staff Writer
Published on: 17/10/2025

As crime and fear empty Chicago’s trains, Illinois lawmakers target your dinner delivery to fill the gap—pushing a statewide tax on apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats to rescue a transit system losing riders, revenue, and public trust.

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