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AGP Executive Report

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Election 2026: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker won a third term, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton captured the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Dick Durbin. Democrats also held both U.S. Senate seats, won all six open congressional races and kept most statewide offices; results remain unofficial pending certification. Local Economy: McDonough County visitor spending hit a record $51 million in 2025, up 6.4% from 2024. Tourism supported 569 jobs and generated $89.6 million in economic activity. Public Safety: A 23-year-old Batavia man died in a crash on Illinois 47 near Foosland. Illinois State Police are investigating.

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Nov. 3, 2026

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2 hours ago

Illinois Dems react to blue wave

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois |

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Chicago Sun Times - Illinois

Center-left

Owned By	Chicago Public Media (Non-profit, Melissa Bell CEO)
Year Founded	1948
Website	chicago.suntimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Illinois police with credibility issues have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times

Chicago Reader - Illinois |

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Chicago Reader - Illinois

Left-wing

Owned By	Brady Walkinshaw through Noisy Creek
Year Founded	1971
Website	www.chicagoreader.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Illinois Quick Hits: Cook voters approve non-binding millionaire tax referendum

The Center Square - Illinois |

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The Center Square - Illinois

Right-wing

Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (Nonprofit, Chris Krug, President & CEO, John Tillman, Chairman))
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Illinois School District Boosts Productivity by Adding Inkjet

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In-plant Impressions

Pending

Owned By	Printing United Alliance (Non-profit, Ford Bowers CEO) through NAPCO Media
Year Founded	1951
Website	https://www.inplantimpressions.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker rolls out a Day One road map for Congress

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NBC News

Center-left

Owned By	Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1926
Website	nbcnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New Jersey, Fort Lee
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois Election Results: Pritzker, Stratton and Dems among big winners

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois |

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Fox 32 Chicago

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation & Fox Television Stations
Year Founded	1966
Website	https://www.fox32chicago.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Illinois 2026 election: Our top takeaways from election night

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois |

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Fox 32 Chicago

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation & Fox Television Stations
Year Founded	1966
Website	https://www.fox32chicago.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Illinois State volleyball falls to Bradley after late comeback attempt in Peoria

McLean County Times - Illinois |

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McLean County Times - Illinois

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded	2017
Website	http://mcleancountytimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois,
Owner Country	United States

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