Articles filed under Special Reports
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Jim O'Donnell: Bears should ask themselves — what would Walt Disney do?Dec 20, 2025 1:21 pm - ON ONE OF THE LAST BUSINESS TRIPS OF HIS LIFE, Walt Disney did a second flyover above the vast expanse of Florida swampland that would one day become Walt Disney World. D...
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‘Illinois cannot afford to lose this’: Local leaders hope to keep Bears in stateDec 18, 2025 7:45 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Springfield legislators to support the Bears’ request for a property tax break and public infrastructure funding, arguing that losing the team would be a “dark day” for Illinois.
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Pride and joy of Northwest Indiana? Bears president floats move as deal for Arlington Park stallsDec 17, 2025 5:52 pm - Stymied by hopes of a property tax break and infrastructure dollars for a new stadium and entertainment complex in Arlington Heights, Chicago Bears officials Wednesday expanded their stadium search across state lines to Northwest Indiana.
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Trump’s claim doesn’t line up with White House investment listDec 13, 2025 3:14 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims about investments, Sesame Street and more.
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Facts Matter: Trump administration has cut science jobs, research fundingDec 08, 2025 2:17 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the Trump administration has cut science jobs, Melania Trump was photographed kissing Jeffrey Epstein and more.
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Facts Matter: Trump’s approval rating has droppedDec 01, 2025 1:27 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that President Trump’s approval ratings are his highest ever, Sweden uses a unique eco-salt blend to melt snow on roads and more.
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No evidence Trump spent 2017 Thanksgiving with EpsteinNov 23, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that President Donald Trump spent Thanksgiving 2017 with Jeffrey Epstein, truckers are refusing to deliver goods to New York City and more.
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Obama doesn’t receive royalties from ObamacareNov 16, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that former President Barack Obama receives royalties on Obamacare, MSNBC broadcast outdated images of a ‘No Kings’ protest and more.
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Facts Matter: Governor was wrong about SNAP machinesNov 10, 2025 8:31 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the federal government shut down machines for SNAP recipients, grocery prices have declined during the Trump administration and more.
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Reagan’s words were realNov 02, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Ronald Reagan disparaged the use of tariffs, Taylor Swift is pregnant and more.