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Illinois moves to expand grid-scale battery storage to strengthen energy reliability
January 21, 2026

Illinois moves to expand grid-scale battery storage to strengthen energy reliability

Neutral Week 25 - Illinois
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 1953
Website www.25newsnow.com
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, East Peoria
Owner Country United States

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Illinois Department of Revenue announces Kankakee County’s final multiplier for 2025
January 20, 2026

Illinois Department of Revenue announces Kankakee County’s final multiplier for 2025

Right-wing Kankakee Times - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

Kankakee Times - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2015
Website http://kankakeetimes.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Kankakee
Owner Country United States

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Illinois House opens 2026 spring legislative session in Springfield
January 20, 2026

Illinois House opens 2026 spring legislative session in Springfield

Right-wing Sangamon Sun - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

Sangamon Sun - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2016
Website http://sangamonsun.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
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Illinois settles for $10 million after state mental health center patient dies by suicide

Illinois settles for $10 million after state mental health center patient dies by suicide

Indeterminate CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: David Ellison

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois

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Owned By David Ellison (CEO) through Paramount Skydance Co.
Year Founded 1940
Website https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/
Domain Registration Year 1994
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country United States

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Illinois settles for $10 million after patient suicide at state mental health center

Illinois settles for $10 million after patient suicide at state mental health center

Indeterminate CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: David Ellison

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois

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Owned By David Ellison (CEO) through Paramount Skydance Co.
Year Founded 1940
Website https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/
Domain Registration Year 1994
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country United States

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Illinois leaders evaluate first year of President Trump's second term

Illinois leaders evaluate first year of President Trump's second term

Neutral NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: Comcast Corporation

NBC 5 - Illinois

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Owned By Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through NBC Universal LLC
Year Founded 1948
Website www.nbcchicago.com
Domain Registration Year 2000
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Illinois farmers explore AI technology at Precision Planting conference
January 21, 2026

Illinois farmers explore AI technology at Precision Planting conference

Neutral Week 25 - Illinois
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, East Peoria
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Illinois Central College, Bradley University partner up with ‘Path2BU’
January 21, 2026

Illinois Central College, Bradley University partner up with ‘Path2BU’

Neutral Week 25 - Illinois
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

Week 25 - Illinois

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
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Ten candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois on March 17, 2026
January 20, 2026

Ten candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois on March 17, 2026

Neutral Ballotpedia
Owner: Lucy Burns Institute

Ballotpedia

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Owned By Lucy Burns Institute (Non-profit, Leslie Graves founder & president)
Year Founded 2009
Website https://news.ballotpedia.org/
Domain Registration Year 2007
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Publication Location United States, Wisconsin, Middleton
Owner Country United States

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Mia Nicastro named OVC Player of the Week for Western Illinois
January 20, 2026

Mia Nicastro named OVC Player of the Week for Western Illinois

Center-right West Central Reporter - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

West Central Reporter - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2016
Website https://westcentralreporter.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
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How to Watch | #11 Illinois hopes to add to win streak against slumping Maryland

How to Watch | #11 Illinois hopes to add to win streak against slumping Maryland

Indeterminate Wand - Illinois
Owner: Allan Block

Wand - Illinois

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Owned By Allan Block through Block Communications, Inc
Year Founded 1953
Website www.wandtv.com
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Decatur
Owner Country United States

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Mia Nicastro highlighted by AP as player to watch for Western Illinois
January 20, 2026

Mia Nicastro highlighted by AP as player to watch for Western Illinois

Center-right West Central Reporter - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

West Central Reporter - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2016
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
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Key Crowell transfers to FCS runner-up Illinois State

Key Crowell transfers to FCS runner-up Illinois State

Indeterminate Lebanon Democrat - Tennessee
Owner: Paxton Family

Lebanon Democrat - Tennessee

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Owned By Paxton Family through Paxton Media Group LLC
Year Founded 1888
Website www.lebanondemocrat.com
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Publication Location United States, Tennessee, Lebanon
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January 21, 2026

LMN centers sustainability and flexibility at new University of Illinois building

Neutral Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Washington State
Owner: Phil Brown

Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Washington State

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Year Founded 1893
Website www.djc.com
Domain Registration Year 1994
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Publication Location United States, Washington, Seattle
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Illinois Senate Republicans criticize new energy law; grants awarded for local park projects
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

Kane County Reporter - Illinois

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Year Founded 2016
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
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Ohio wins 80-77 against Northern Illinois

Ohio wins 80-77 against Northern Illinois

Neutral The Register-Herald - West Virginia
Owner: Retirement Systems of Alabama

The Register-Herald - West Virginia

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Owned By Retirement Systems of Alabama through CNHI, LLC
Year Founded 1880
Website https://www.register-herald.com/
Domain Registration Year 1996
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Publication Location United States, West Virginia, Beckley
Owner Country United States

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Southwestern Illinois College: ’80 Years Strong’ in 2026
January 20, 2026

Southwestern Illinois College: ’80 Years Strong’ in 2026

Neutral Illinois Business Journal
Owner: Scott Hoskins

Illinois Business Journal

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Owned By Scott Hoskins through Better Newspapers Inc.
Year Founded 2000
Website www.ibjonline.com
Domain Registration Year 2000
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Mascoutah
Owner Country United States

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Illinois surgeon accused of killing Ohio couple no longer in Winnebago Co. jail
January 20, 2026

Illinois surgeon accused of killing Ohio couple no longer in Winnebago Co. jail

Indeterminate WIFR - Illinois
Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WIFR - Illinois

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Owned By Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded 2017
Website www.wifr.com
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Rockford
Owner Country United States

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Illinois House returns to session with plans for SAFE-T Act, Israel, taxes
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

The Center Square

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Owned By The Franklin News Foundation (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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Illinois woman accused of robbing Muncie convenience store clerk

Illinois woman accused of robbing Muncie convenience store clerk

Neutral The Star Press - Indiana
Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The Star Press - Indiana

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Owned By USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1903
Website thestarpress.com
Domain Registration Year 1996
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United States, Indiana, Muncie
Owner Country United States

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