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Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Volleyball Hosts IWU Tri I Tournament
January 22, 2026

Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Volleyball Hosts IWU Tri I Tournament

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Illinois State campus to add public art installation to revived arts complex
January 22, 2026

Illinois State campus to add public art installation to revived arts complex

Public Broadcaster WGLT - Illinois
Owner: Illinois State University & American Government

WGLT - Illinois

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Owned By Illinois State University & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded 1966
Website https://www.wglt.org/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Normal
Owner Country United States

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Which South Central Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Jan. 26?
January 23, 2026

Which South Central Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Jan. 26?

Right-wing South Central Reporter - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

South Central Reporter - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2018
Website http://southcentralreporter.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
Owner Country United States

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Heavy snow, extreme cold, dangerous wind chills creating hazardous travel ​ conditions across Illinois 
January 23, 2026

Heavy snow, extreme cold, dangerous wind chills creating hazardous travel ​ conditions across Illinois 

Neutral Decatur Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Paul Osborne

Decatur Tribune - Illinois

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Owned By Paul Osborne
Year Founded 1968
Website www.decaturtribune.com
Domain Registration Year 2000
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Decatur
Owner Country United States

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Who among former Northwest Illinois area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Jan. 26?
January 23, 2026

Who among former Northwest Illinois area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Jan. 26?

Right-wing NW Illinois News
Owner: Brian Timpone

NW Illinois News

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2017
Website http://nwillinoisnews.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
Owner Country United States

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Illinois Wesleyan men’s volleyball hosts home opener tournament against Aurora and Trine
January 22, 2026

Illinois Wesleyan men’s volleyball hosts home opener tournament against Aurora and Trine

Right-wing McLean County Times - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

McLean County Times - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2017
Website http://mcleancountytimes.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
Owner Country United States

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Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; warnings blanket the south
January 23, 2026

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; warnings blanket the south

Indeterminate 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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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Carbondale
Owner Country United States

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GOVERNOR PRITZKER DEPLOYS ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AHEAD OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WINTER STORM
January 23, 2026

GOVERNOR PRITZKER DEPLOYS ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AHEAD OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WINTER STORM

Indeterminate WFIW - Illinois
Owner: Lange Family

WFIW - Illinois

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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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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FIRST RESPONDERS WARN OF DELAYED EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES DURING WINTER STORM
January 23, 2026

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FIRST RESPONDERS WARN OF DELAYED EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES DURING WINTER STORM

Indeterminate WFIW - Illinois
Owner: Lange Family

WFIW - Illinois

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

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Illinois Tollway operates 24-hour road patrols to aid drivers during dangerously cold weather
January 22, 2026

Illinois Tollway operates 24-hour road patrols to aid drivers during dangerously cold weather

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
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Rockford
Owner Country United States

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Illinois congressional candidate acknowledges past domestic violence charge

Illinois congressional candidate acknowledges past domestic violence charge

Right-wing FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: Murdoch Family

Fox 32 Chicago

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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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Chris Miller criticizes bill banning some ex-ICE agents from Illinois police jobs
January 23, 2026

Chris Miller criticizes bill banning some ex-ICE agents from Illinois police jobs

Right-wing East Central Reporter - Illinois
Owner: Brian Timpone

East Central Reporter - Illinois

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2016
Website http://eastcentralreporter.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
Owner Country United States

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Who among former Southwest Illinois area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Jan. 26?
January 23, 2026

Who among former Southwest Illinois area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Jan. 26?

Right-wing South West Illinois News
Owner: Brian Timpone

South West Illinois News

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2016
Website http://swillinoisnews.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
Owner Country United States

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Who are the former Illinois Valley high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Jan. 26?
January 23, 2026

Who are the former Illinois Valley high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Jan. 26?

Right-wing Illinois Valley Times
Owner: Brian Timpone

Illinois Valley Times

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Owned By Brian Timpone through Local Government Information Services (LGIS)
Year Founded 2016
Website http://illinoisvalleytimes.com/
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Publication Location United States, Illinois,
Owner Country United States

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Illinois investigating landlord of Chicago apartments raided by immigration agents
January 22, 2026

Illinois investigating landlord of Chicago apartments raided by immigration agents

Indeterminate WQAD 8 - Illinois
Owner: TEGNA Inc.

WQAD - Illinois

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Owned By TEGNA Inc. (The Vanguard Group & Blackrock, largest shareholders)
Year Founded 1963
Website https://wqad.com/
Domain Registration Year 1996
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Illinois, Moline
Owner Country United States

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As cold settles in Rockford, parts of Illinois expect a foot of snow

As cold settles in Rockford, parts of Illinois expect a foot of snow

Indeterminate Journal Standard - Illinois
Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The Journal-Standard - 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 1848
Website www.journalstandard.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United States, Illinois, Freeport
Owner Country United States

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Illinois Tollway will patrol for stranded drivers during extreme cold

Illinois Tollway will patrol for stranded drivers during extreme cold

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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Redbird Men’s Tennis Set To Open Spring Slate At Northern Illinois

Redbird Men’s Tennis Set To Open Spring Slate At Northern Illinois

Neutral Illinois State University
Owner: Illinois State Government

Illinois State University

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Owned By Illinois State Government
Year Founded 1857
Website news.illinoisstate.edu
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Publication Location United States, Illinois, Normal
Owner Country United States

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Extreme Cold Safety Tips for Illinois Homeowners
January 23, 2026

Extreme Cold Safety Tips for Illinois Homeowners

Indeterminate 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
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
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Publication Location United States, Minnesota, Rochester
Owner Country United States

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Illinois ramping up REAL ID campaign before TSA’s $45 fines begin Feb. 1
January 22, 2026

Illinois ramping up REAL ID campaign before TSA’s $45 fines begin Feb. 1

Center-right Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

Chicago Tribune

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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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