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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
THEY DIDN’T LOSE THE PARTY. THEY TOOK IT.

THEY DIDN’T LOSE THE PARTY. THEY TOOK IT.

FactsFirstus Investigative Unit
Published on: 01/09/2026

Documents, campaign filings and public admissions reveal how Illinois GOP insiders allegedly defied Republican voters, withheld support from their own ticket and prepared to explain a defeat before the first ballot was counted.

Illinois Republican PartyThomas DeVoreDarren BaileyIllinois GOP leadershipRepublican Party fundingIllinois election 2026
545 REGISTRATIONS. 15 BALLOTS. AND ONE QUESTION ILLINOIS CAN’T ESCAPE.

545 REGISTRATIONS. 15 BALLOTS. AND ONE QUESTION ILLINOIS CAN’T ESCAPE.

Staff Writer
Published on: 24/08/2026

Illinois says its elections are secure. Trump wants them verified. With past registration failures and new questions over citizenship and mail ballots, Illinois now faces a simple challenge: Prove the system works.

Noncitizen Voting IllinoisTrump Election IntegrityIllinois Mail-In BallotsIllinois Election Security
TRUMP SCORES MAJOR ELECTION INTEGRITY WIN AS ILLINOIS COMES UNDER NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

TRUMP SCORES MAJOR ELECTION INTEGRITY WIN AS ILLINOIS COMES UNDER NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Staff Writer
Published on: 28/05/2026

A federal judge handed Trump a major election integrity victory, intensifying pressure on Illinois Democrats defending expanded mail in voting policies and igniting a growing statewide battle over voter verification, ballot security, and public trust

Voter VerficationMail In VotingVoter ID LawsTrump Election VictoryTrump Courtroom Victory
INSIDE ILLINOIS’ GROWING VOTER INTEGRITY FIRESTORM: PRITZKER, DHS, AND THE QUESTIONS STATE LEADERS REFUSE TO ANSWER

INSIDE ILLINOIS’ GROWING VOTER INTEGRITY FIRESTORM: PRITZKER, DHS, AND THE QUESTIONS STATE LEADERS REFUSE TO ANSWER

Staff Writer
Published on: 18/05/2026

As Illinois resists federal voter roll scrutiny, explosive allegations involving DHS, noncitizen voter registration materials, and the Pritzker administration are fueling growing fears over election integrity and collapsing public trust.

Illinois voter integrityJB pritzker controversyIllinois election integrityIllinois DHS scandalIllinois voter roll controversy
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS CAN HANDLE CORRUPTION, TAXES, AND PEOPLE LEAVING THE STATE, BUT APPARENTLY MEMES ARE A BRIDGE TOO FAR

ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS CAN HANDLE CORRUPTION, TAXES, AND PEOPLE LEAVING THE STATE, BUT APPARENTLY MEMES ARE A BRIDGE TOO FAR

Staff Writer
Published on: 09/05/2026

HB4557 sparks outrage as critics accuse Illinois Democrats of targeting political speech.

Illinois HB4557Free SpeechJB PritzkerPolitical SatireFirst AmendmentIllinois Democrats