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By Illinois ReviewJudson University will welcome former Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik as the featured guest for the 2026 World Leaders Forum, Standing Up For Democracy, on Thursday,...
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By Illinois ReviewNew data from the March 17, 2026 Illinois primary is sending shockwaves through Republican circles, as turnout numbers reveal a dramatic collapse in GOP participation –...
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By Jacqueline Garretson, Opinion ContributorThere’s a hard truth many don’t want to say out loud: evil doesn’t disappear when we enter politics – it often finds a foothold...
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By Illinois ReviewJust hours after suffering a decisive 25-point defeat in the Illinois Republican primary, gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski skipped the Illinois Republican Party’s annual Unity Breakfast –...
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By Amanda Szulc, Opinion ContributorThere are moments in politics when the noise threatens to drown out something essential: truth handled with integrity.For years, I wrote quietly about Illinois...
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