January 20, 2026
Illinois Senate Republicans criticize new energy law; grants awarded for local park projects
Right-wing
Kane County Reporter - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone
January 21, 2026
Illinois farmers explore AI technology at Precision Planting conference
Neutral
Week 25 - Illinois
Owner: Gray Television Inc.
January 20, 2026
Illinois House returns to session with plans for SAFE-T Act, Israel, taxes
Right-wing
The Center Square
Owner: The Franklin News Foundation
Chicago is not buying back its parking meters, but a change in ownership is likely
Neutral
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: Comcast Corporation
January 20, 2026
Chicago Uber, Lyft Drivers Push For State Bill Allowing Unionization, Citing Lost Pay, Safety Risks
Center-left
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
Owner: Block Club Chicago (Non-profit)
Illinois Uber, Lyft drivers could win union rights if state law changes
Indeterminate
GMToday - Wisconsin
Owner: Conley Publishing Group
Illinois faces Medicaid budget crisis with new federal tax limits
Indeterminate
WTHI - Indiana
Owner: Byron Allen
January 20, 2026
Lawsuits allege shell corporations compound negligence by nursing homes
Center-right
Daily Southtown - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
January 20, 2026
Chicago police officer accused of beating teen faces firing after having criminal case tossed
Center-left
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
Owner: Chicago Public Media
January 20, 2026
Illinois quick hits: Bovino bounty trial to begin; Judge sentences Kentucky man to 15 years in drugs case; Pritzker criticizes Trump's first year as Trump marks accomplishments
Right-wing
The Center Square
Owner: The Franklin News Foundation
January 20, 2026
Trump's record set to be major talking point in Illinois gubernatorial race
Neutral
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: The Walt Disney Company
Lawmakers Invite Public to Send Valentine's Cards to Local Seniors
Indeterminate
Now Decatur - Illinois
Owner: Neuhoff Communications Inc
January 20, 2026
Supreme Court weighs Trump’s effort to fire Fed governor
Indeterminate
Missouri Lawyers Media
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
January 20, 2026
One year and 51 lawsuits later, Illinois Democrats lament ‘chaos’ of second Trump administration
Center-left
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
Owner: Chicago Public Media
January 20, 2026
McCombie outlines session priorities amid budget deficit concerns
Right-wing
NW Illinois News
Owner: Brian Timpone
Rob Sand raised $9.5M last year in his campaign for Iowa governor
Neutral
The Gazette - Iowa
Owner: Folience Employees
January 20, 2026
Republicans criticize Hobbs for budget balancing gimmick they supported last week
Public Broadcaster
KJZZ - Arizona
Owner: Rio Salado College & American Government
Catholic leaders condemn Trump’s foreign policy moves
Indeterminate
AOL
Owner: Apollo Global Management
January 20, 2026
Archbishop for U.S. Military Says It’s ‘Morally Acceptable’ for Troops to Disobey Orders Amid Escalating Trump Threats
Center-left
TIME Magazine
Owner: Marc Benioff
January 20, 2026
On His Way Out, New Jersey Governor Vetoes Legislation to Bar Local Assistance to ICE
Indeterminate
Bolts
Owner: The Political Report Inc