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ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS KEEP LOSING. WHY DO THEIR LEADERS KEEP THEIR JOBS?

Facts First US Editor

Published on: 04/11/2026

Illinois Republicans gave their money, time, and votes. Their leaders delivered another defeat. From divided loyalties to rejected campaign help, this opinion demands accountability and a real voice for voters in choosing who runs their failing party

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ILLINOIS FAILED HER. PRITZKER STILL WANTS YOUR TRUST.

Facts First US Editor

Published on: 30/10/2026

Illinois children keep paying the price for failures at the top of DCFS. Court orders go unmet, answers come late, Pritzker stands by his leadership. As he seeks a third term, why should voters trust the people who keep failing those in their care?

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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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THE CAMERAS CAME FIRST

Staff Writer

Published on: 23/09/2026

Ramirez got the cameras and the headline for her plan to abolish ICE and CBP. Illinois families got no bill to read. Before Congress dismantles federal enforcement, who will carry out the law when someone refuses to obey it?

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A HOUSE DIVIDED BY CHOICE: AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY BETRAYAL

Facts First US Editor

Published on: 30/06/2026

Patriots filled the Mall for America’s 250th birthday, but ten states, led by Illinois under Governor Pritzker, turned their backs. Real Americans showed up anyway. The Republic is not theirs to cancel.

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WHEN THE BEARS START WRITING YOUR LAWS, YOUR GOVERNMENT HAS A PROBLEM

Facts First US Editor

Published on: 26/06/2026

Springfield couldn't finish the legislation, so now the Bears are helping write it. If Illinois needs an NFL team to get the job done, taxpayers may be asking for a new roster in the Capitol.

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