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Published on Aug 23, 2026

Expert: Illinois politics to blame for failure to secure stadium for Chicago Bears in state

An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears. Earlier this month, Bears executive leadership said the team's "sole focus…

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Column: Governors need to realize that school choice matters

A nation will be measured by how it treats the vulnerable. Governors who aspire to lead this country will be measured the same way. As pastors in Illinois and Pennsylvania, we urge Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to answer this …

Source: Daily Press - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 04:28 GMT

Tyson Foods plant closure in Illinois ignites fresh debate about lost jobs under Pritzker

Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema says Tyson Foods’ decision to close its Joslin beef processing plant is another warning sign that Illinois needs to improve its business climate. Tyson announced the closure as part of a restructuring of its beef …

Source: Just the News - Right-wing
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Nominating Petitions Available August 25 for Richland Community College Trustee Election

August 23, 2026 – Nominating petitions will be available beginning Tuesday, August 25, for candidates seeking election to the Richland Community College Board of Trustees. Two full six-year terms will be on the ballot in the April 6, 2027 election. The …

Source: Now Decatur - Illinois - Pending
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Illinois Valley Community College seeks board candidates

Illinois Valley Community College is accepting nominations for two six-year terms on its Board of Trustees in an election scheduled for Tuesday, April 6. Nomination petition packets are available starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, from Local …

Source: Ilinois Valley - Pending
Published on 04:20 GMT

Illinois Housing Development Authority releases plan to create, preserve affordable housing

New Policies Focus on Cost Containment, Serving Vulnerable Populations,and Statewide Equity By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has published its 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which establishes the rules and …

Source: The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois - Pending
Published on 01:05 GMT

Man sought in alleged sexual assault on Illinois Prairie Path in Elmhurst

By Jeramie Bizzle Jeramie Bizzle Web Producer, CBS Chicago Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Lawmaker: Tyson closure shows Illinois is losing jobs to other states

(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema says Tyson Foods’ decision to close its Joslin beef processing plant is another warning sign that Illinois needs to improve its business climate. Tyson announced the closure as part of a restructuring …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Pritzker, Illinois Department of Revenue urge Illinois families, teachers to maximize 2026 school tax credits

By Tribune Staff • As a new academic year begins across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are highlighting valuable state tax credits available to parents, guardians, and educators to offset the cost of school …

Source: The Troy Times Tribune - Illinois - Pending
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Third Parties in America

How did our traditional antipathy to third parties start in America, and what role have third parties played in our electoral history? Introduction Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently said that the Democratic party in America “is in a civil war …

Source: The Imaginative Conservative - Texas - Right-wing
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Sexual battery reported on Illinois Prairie Path in Elmhurst

Elmhurst police have issued a community alert regarding their investigation of a reported sexual battery Thursday night by a man riding an electric scooter with its headlight on against a woman running on the Illinois Prairie Path. The battery occurred …

Source: Daily Herald - Illinois - Pending
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Texas Governor Floats Prosecution of Airports Over Muslim Foot Washing Fountains

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, made his second push in two weeks to halt the Muslim foot washing facilities at his state’s airports on Friday. “DFW [Dallas Fort Worth International Airport] stopped plans to install additional Islamic wudu washing …

Source: NTD - Right-wing
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Phil Bacharach: Why I’m Voting for Gentner Drummond for Governor

I try to keep away from politics on social media, since I think these algorithms keep us all in our own echo chambers, anyway—and, well, it’s so freaking polarizing these days. But the stakes in Oklahoma’s gubernatorial election are too high not to weigh …

Source: Oklahoma Gazette - Left-wing
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Florida Democrats hand Republicans a November gift

President Donald J. Trump attends the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Official White House photo by Daniel Torok) Far-left State Rep. Angie Nixon handed the progressive movement a surprise …

Source: WorldNetDaily - Right-wing
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Illinois’ 0.2% Crypto Tax Sparks a Full-Blown Courtroom War

Key Takeaways Blockchain Association sued Aug. 21 to block Illinois’ 0.2% digital asset tax. Illinois’ 0.2% levy could tax trades, transfers and custody beginning Jan. 1. Crypto Council for Innovation wants enforcement blocked before Jan. 1, 2027. The …

Source: Bitcoin.com - Pending
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Hospital costs one score where Illinois beats Wisconsin…

Aug. 22, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT A new analysis shows Wisconsin hospitals charge about 25% more than Illinois hospitals for identical inpatient services. This price gap persists even within the same health system operating in both states. Higher hospital prices …

Source: Sheboygan Press - Wisconsin - Pending
Published on Aug 23, 2026

7 of America’s largest EV plants by factory size and production capacity

America’s electric vehicle industry is no longer confined to a handful of specialized factories. From California and Texas to Georgia and Tennessee, automakers are building or expanding massive manufacturing campuses designed to produce hundreds of …

Source: Interesting Engineering - New York - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

How we photographed the Illinois State Fair's Governor's Sale of Champions

This week’s top photo comes from Assistant Photo Editor Pat Nabong. Follow her on Instagram. What makes this photo important? The Illinois State Fair is a tradition that dates back to 1853. It showcases the state’s agricultural and livestock industry while …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on Aug 23, 2026

Spike in N.H. power rates is a lesson as Mass. tries to hold down costs

It’s a concept that’s worked well for the city government of Boston, which for the past decade has bought all its electricity on the spot market, claiming about $60 million in savings as a result. But spot buying has been a bust so far in New Hampshire, …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Center-left

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on August 23, 2026 - 20:44 GMT

Marsha Blackburn Coloring Book: An Inspirational Trailblazing Story

Tennessee’s First Female U.S. Senator, Marsha Blackburn, Featured in New Inspirational Educational Biographical Coloring Book by Really Big Coloring Books®. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Really Big Coloring …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Bradford P. Wilson Confirmed by U.S. Senate as 12th Archivist of the United States

Washington, DC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The United States Senate voted on August 7, 2026, to confirm Bradford P. Wilson as Archivist of the United States. Wilson was nominated by President Donald J.Trump on March 2, 2026, and received strong bipartisan …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

Important details for the Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Runoff

During the Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Runoff on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, many polling places will be located inside Horry County schools while class is in session. | FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION HERE | Due to limited parking and potential …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to S.C. State Election Commission ahead of U.S. Senate special Republican ...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) –Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he sent a letter to the South Carolina State Election Commission ahead of the U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff election regarding the need to remind voters of polling place …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 01:37 GMT

President Trump and Republicans Deliver for South Carolina Families

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to South Carolina to celebrate the powerful results of America First leadership. Under President Trump and Republicans, South Carolina is thriving: the largest tax cuts for working families in a generation, the most …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 22:44 GMT

Three-Day Early Voting Period Begins August 19 for U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 17, 2026) – Early voting for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff begins Wednesday, August 19. Ahead of the early voting period, the State Election Commission (SEC) is sharing important information for eligible voters …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 17:20 GMT

Election Day Reminders for Special Republican Primary Runoff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 21, 2026)- As the final day of early voting for the Special Republican Primary Runoff comes to a close, the State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding eligible voters to prepare now for Election Day on Tuesday, August 25. Voting on …

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Published on August 23, 2026 - 20:44 GMT

Marsha Blackburn Coloring Book: An Inspirational Trailblazing Story

Tennessee’s First Female U.S. Senator, Marsha Blackburn, Featured in New Inspirational Educational Biographical Coloring Book by Really Big Coloring Books®. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Really Big Coloring …

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Published on August 23, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

New Rules For Wild Horse Roundups May Not Help Horses

The 2026 roundups of America’s wild horses are exposing changes in policy and practice that affect the care of the horses and raise objections from advocates COLDEN, NY, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There are noticeable …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

ICYMI: BREAKTHROUGH MELANOMA VACCINE HIGHLIGHTS PROMISE OF IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH THAT WILL BE SUPPORTED BY PROP 38

SACRAMENTO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A potentially groundbreaking new cancer vaccine is offering the latest evidence of how immunology research can transform the future of cancer treatment, showing exactly why …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

NAREB ANNOUNCES PRESTIGIOUS WINNERS OF THE TOP 100 BLACKS IN REAL ESTATE AWARDS

NAREB Top 100 Awards recognize the excellence of Black real estate professionals and their powerful impact on Black communities across the country WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

FLEOA Applauds Federal and Local Law Enforcement for Sharp Decline in D.C. Crime

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is applauding the federal and local law enforcement officers whose coordinated efforts have helped drive significant …

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Published on August 22, 2026 - 01:37 GMT

President Trump and Republicans Deliver for South Carolina Families

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to South Carolina to celebrate the powerful results of America First leadership. Under President Trump and Republicans, South Carolina is thriving: the largest tax cuts for working families in a generation, the most …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

FEDCON Sees Positive and Negative with 8(a) Program Changes

FEDCON, a recognized leader in federal contracting, has done an analysis regarding the recent regulatory updates governing the 8(a) Business Development program TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON, a recognized …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 21, 2026 - 04:56 GMT

Bryan J. Ovalles Joins Health Agents for America Presidential Board

Insurance executive and PLI founder joins HAFA's Presidential Board, contributing industry experience in agent development leadership and insurance distribution MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bryan J. Ovalles …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 04:39 GMT

Arrowhead Credit Union Brings Fraud and Scam Prevention Education to Senior Fair

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arrowhead Credit Union participated in Congresswoman Linda Sánchez’s 20th Annual Senior Fair at Cerritos College on Wednesday, August 12, by hosting three sessions of …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

$1.3 Million in Neighborhood Jobs Trust Funding Awarded to Support Training and Education Programs for Boston Residents

NJT funding supports local organizations that provide support services, connections to employers, and skills training to Boston residents aged 18 and over, enabling them to attain employment in high-demand industries. The grants will serve approximately …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

Air Force Raises AcqBot Contract Ceiling Tenfold to $99.9 Million

Sole-source SBIR Phase III IDIQ expands for Department of War enterprise deployment; platform now supports 70,000+ users GREAT FALLS, VA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Air Force has raised the ceiling on Trenchant …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Military Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

Portland physician's new satirical novel imagines a comedian exiled for making people laugh — then real life followed

Satire Is the Best Medicine PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Joe's teachers start dismissing education as obsolete in the era of AI, something has gone deeply wrong with the world he knows. Gregg Coodley, M. …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Main Street Economics Warns America Is Racing Toward a Fiscal Cliff

Les Rubin: “Bankruptcy Happens Slowly, Then All at Once” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is racing toward a fiscal cliff that could arrive sooner and with greater consequences than many …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 13:57 GMT

NEW INTERACTIVE MAP REVEALS WHERE YOUNG AMERICANS ARE ACTUALLY GETTING MARRIED

First-of-its-kind data tool shows marriage rates by county for adults 22-39, with striking regional gaps CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Provo, Utah, 13.2% of never-before-married young adults tied …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

America's Dog Attack Statistics Have a Genetics Problem

New analysis corrects widely circulated fatal dog attack statistics built on breed labels that DNA testing shows are wrong more often than right DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PitbullHero has published a revised …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Federal AI Shift Could Widen the Small-Business Contracting Divide

As federal procurement modernizes, unequal AI access may affect local jobs, supplier competition and who benefits from public spending. MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The federal government is accelerating its …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:40 GMT

Medical Marker Bands Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook

The Business Research Company's Medical Marker Bands Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical marker bands market …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 23:56 GMT

Health Advisory: Charles River Lower Basin Affected By Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom

Avoid contact with the water in the Charles River Lower Basin downstream of the Massachusetts Ave. Bridge. Thursday, August 20, 2026 - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is alerting residents to a cyanobacteria algae bloom impacting the Charles …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 23:56 GMT

City of Boston, Broad Coalition of Supporters Welcome SJC Decision Clearing the Way for Transformative White Stadium ...

Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by Boston Public Schools leaders, student-athletes and coaches, after-school youth organizations, park advocates, parents, residents, elected officials, small business owners, and Boston Legacy FC welcomed the Massachusetts …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

President Trump’s Cabinet Champions America First Successes Nationwide

From the heartland to the coasts, members of President Donald J. Trump’s Cabinet are on the ground across the nation to engage with Americans and showcase the Administration’s signature achievements. From energy dominance and infrastructure modernization …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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