Articles filed under Special Reports
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Social media videos falsely claim to show Venezuelans celebrating the capture of MaduroJan 10, 2026 11:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that certain videos showed Venezuelans celebrating the capture of Nicolas Maduro, a man was ordered to remove Christmas decorations in London and more.
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax reliefJan 08, 2026 7:02 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday suggested the Bears would need to negotiate property tax relief with local governments for their proposed Arlington Heights stadium.
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Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressuresJan 06, 2026 8:17 pm - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Tuesday that legislation giving the Chicago Bears tax breaks and state assistance to redevelop Arlington Park is not high in his agenda this spring.
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Facts Matter: Belgium protest wasn’t against ChristmasDec 29, 2025 2:29 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Rob Reiner vowed not to post on X again unless President Trump goes to prison, former President Obama plans to run again and more.
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Stadium shuffle: Bears’ relocation saga in 2025 went from lakefront to Arlington Heights to Northwest IndianaDec 27, 2025 11:15 am - The Bears’ search for a new stadium backed by subsidies and a tax break remained unresolved in 2025, with the NFL club exploring options in downtown Chicago, Arlington Heights and now Northwest Indiana.
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Facts Matter: Post about Trump wasn’t from Rob ReinerDec 20, 2025 6:23 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Rob Reiner vowed not to post on X again unless President Trump goes to prison, former President Obama plans to run again and more.
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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.