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THE $500 BILLION TYPO THAT EXPOSED HOW SPRINGFIELD REALLY WORKS

Staff Writer

Published on: 19/06/2026

Illinois lawmakers approved a 3,700 page budget with little time for review. Weeks later, a $500 billion error surfaced. The mistake has sparked new questions about transparency, accountability, and Springfield's rushed budget process.

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CHECKS IN THE DARK

Staff Writer

Published on: 07/01/2026

As federal investigators scrutinize Illinois for fraud, lawmakers quietly rushed $12 million to NASCAR with no receipts, no debate, and no transparency—exposing a broken budget process and a government spending in the dark.

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