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January 19, 2026

Illinois state lawmakers boost their own pay

Illinois Policy

Owner: Illinois Policy Institute

Illinois Policy

Owned By	Illinois Policy Institute (Non-profit, Matt Paprocki President & CEO)
Year Founded	2002
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Illinois regional library systems work to support Illinois school libraries

WSIU - Illinois

Owner: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale & American Government

WSIU - Illinois

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Owned By	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1958
Website	https://www.wsiu.org/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Carbondale
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Illinois Scientists Separate Human and Hydrological Drivers of Nitrogen Pollution in the Upper Mississippi River Basin

The Dakota News Network - North Dakota

Owner: Paul Bougie

The Dakota News Network - North Dakota

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Owned By	Paul Bougie (Managing Director) through Ag Network
Year Founded	1984
Website	https://dakotanewsnetwork.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Dakota, Fargo
Owner Country	United States

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January 18, 2026

Illinois corrections HR representative’s fraudulent pay raises detailed in inspector general report

East Central Reporter - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

East Central Reporter - Illinois

Right-wing

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

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January 19, 2026

Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes

102.7 Super Hits - Illinois

Owner: Wright Family

102.7 Super Hits - Illinois

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Owned By	Wright Family through Midwest Communications, Inc. & WRIG, Inc.
Year Founded	2022
Website	1027superhits.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Peoria
Owner Country	United States

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Illinois awards $36 million for parks, pickleball courts and more

State Journal-Register - Illinois

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The State Journal-Register - Illinois

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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	1831
Website	www.sj-r.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Springfield
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Despite strides on equal pay, Illinois has long way to go

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois

Owner: Chicago Public Media

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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January 17, 2026

Gardner wins high jump for Illinois College at EIU Craft Invitational

Sangamon Sun - Illinois

Owner: Brian Timpone

Sangamon Sun - Illinois

Right-wing

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

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Effingham County woman crowned 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen

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
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Decatur
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Editorial: Illinois’ biometric privacy law is the gift that keeps on giving – to trial lawyers

Chicago Tribune - Illinois

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

Chicago Tribune

Center-right

Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1847
Website	www.chicagotribune.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Phillips crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen

Mount Carmel Register - Illinois

Owner: Paxton Family

Mount Carmel Register - Illinois

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Owned By	Paxton Family through Paxton Media Group
Year Founded	1839
Website	www.hometownregister.com
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Mt. Carmel
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

What is closed on MLK Day in Illinois? What to know for the holiday

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
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Clean Slate Act becomes law in Illinois June 1

AdVantage - Illinois

Owner: John Simmons

AdVantage - Illinois

Neutral

Owned By	John Simmons
Year Founded	1986
Website	advantagenews.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Alton
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Enjoy Great Food And Drinks At Local Illinois Pubs

Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota

Owner: Townsquare Media

Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1994
Website	www.fun1043.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Rochester
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Citing inflation, University of Illinois raises tuition, room and board costs, and student fees

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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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, East Peoria
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Recapping Illinois Wesleyan’s nationwide winter break matches

The Argus - Illinois

Mahomet Polar Plunge returns in 2026 to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Rewind 92.5 - Illinois

Owner: Saga Communications Inc.

Rewind 92.5 - Illinois

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Owned By	Saga Communications Inc. (Towerview LLC led by Daniel Tisch owns 19%) through Illini Media Group
Year Founded	1967
Website	rewind925.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Champaign
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

UNCONFIRMED REPORTS CLAIM POSSIBLE ICE ACTIVITY AT TOYOTA BOSHOKU ILLINOIS IN LAWRENCEVILLE

WFIW - Illinois

Owner: Lange Family

WFIW - Illinois

Indeterminate

Owned By	Lange Family through The Original Company, Inc.
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wfiwradio.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Fairfield
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Meijer Recalls Distilled Water Sold In Illinois

WJOL - Illinois

Owner: Bob Proffitt

WJOL - Illinois

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Owned By	Bob Proffitt through Alpha Media LLC
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.wjol.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Crest Hill
Owner Country	United States

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January 19, 2026

Gopher men's basketball team falls to Illinois

KWLM - Minnesota

Owner: Steve Linder

KWLM - Minnesota

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Owned By	Steve Linder through Lakeland Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1940
Website	www.willmarradio.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Willmar
Owner Country	United States

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