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Economic Data

92.2Stable
0100
vs US average
GDP
+5.5% YoY

US avg +4.7%

Jobs
4.6%

US 4.2%

Infl.
3.4%

US 3.7%

Macro vs US96.4

Industry Mapping

Illinois industries

Overall: 82 / 100

Specialized + impacted · 4 (LQ ≥ 1.2)
  • Management of companies and enterprisesLQ 1.4898

    News shock · 11/11/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Transportation and warehousingLQ 1.3260

    News shock · 11/6/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Finance and insuranceLQ 1.2970

    News shock · 11/12/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Wholesale tradeLQ 1.28100
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News for Illinois

Headlines for Illinois — with sectors and a plain “why” when we can infer them. Hover ? for metric definitions.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCompare 2Cooperative

Sanders says she’s honored for second term, dismisses questions about future plans during California stop | Texarkana Gazette

about 8 hours agoGoldstein 3.5Tone 2.1Impact 1.33Story intensity 3.1
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Porte Brown Ranks Among the Nation

1 day agoGoldstein 0.0Tone 4.6Impact 0.62
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCompare 5High Conflict

10 Terrifying Facts About The Man From The Train

1 day agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -7.0Impact -3.94Story intensity 17.5
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A stained glass window of the crucifixion was shattered in a church fire. Worshippers transformed the broken pieces into symbols of renewal – Capital Gazette

1 day agoGoldstein 2.9Tone -0.7Impact 0.79Story intensity 2.0
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Man charged in Chicago sex assault; victim says police took 4 hours

2 days agoGoldstein -7.7Tone -11.3Impact -3.80Story intensity 5.9
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCompare 3Cooperative

Hollywood Legend Stacy Keach Dies at 85 After Remarkable Life Marked by Fame, Drugs and Prison

2 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -2.5Impact 0.37Story intensity 3.3
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Indian American engineer Niranjan Shah honored on Sardar Patel’s 151st birth anniversary - News India Times

2 days agoGoldstein 2.5Tone 5.3Impact 1.46Story intensity 1.8
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCompare 3High Conflict

Man charged in deadly 71 Highway crash that killed 3 placed on ICE hold

2 days agoGoldstein -5.0Tone -10.5Impact -2.90Story intensity 6.8
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Ameren Illinois warns of utility imposters targeting southern Illinois residents

2 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -3.7Impact 0.21Story intensity 1.7
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Marion High School students’ art project raises money for veterans

2 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 5.7Impact 1.97Story intensity 2.9
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 97: Bob O’Farrell

3 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -1.2Impact 0.55Story intensity 1.6
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Illinois

4 days agoGoldstein 2.7Tone 2.5Impact 1.14
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

The Story Behind Edward Hopper’s Iconic Painting, “Nighthawks”

5 days agoGoldstein 0.7Tone -1.6Impact 0.00Story intensity 0.5
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Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say

6 days agoGoldstein -1.5Tone -7.3Impact -1.42
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Could data centers drive up your electric bill?

7 days agoGoldstein 5.2Tone 0.0Impact 1.56
May affectUtilities

This story was classified to Utilities in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Woman dies weeks after apparent road rage shooting in Brighton Park

7 days agoGoldstein -3.0Tone -8.4Impact -2.01
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Sangamon County extends Mental Health Board application deadline

7 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 0.9Impact 1.14
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Parker wins race for Madison County 2nd Subcircuit judgeship

8 days agoGoldstein -3.7Tone -2.8Impact -1.50Story intensity 2.7
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IllinoisNBCRSSCompare 2N/A

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker wins a third term in Illinois

9 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

After the Blue Wave: Illinois Can’t Afford Politics as Usual - The Chicago Reporter

9 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone -0.4Impact 0.96
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Starting point: Enrollment numbers are rising for conservation program

9 days agoGoldstein 3.5Tone 3.1Impact 1.45
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Black Women Seize Historic Election Wins Across the US

9 days agoGoldstein 5.8Tone -0.7Impact 1.66
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

‘The most secure election ever’? That question in 2026 is still taboo in polite company

9 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -4.8Impact 0.06
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Did Amazon Violate Wisconsin Voter Law?

10 days agoGoldstein 0.2Tone -0.7Impact -0.03Story intensity 0.2
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Intoxicated driver calls 911 on herself on I-65

10 days agoGoldstein -2.3Tone -6.2Impact -1.50
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Candidates Make Final Campaign Push Ahead Of Election Day - 1340 WJOL

11 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -1.0Impact 0.57
May affectMining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

This story was classified to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisNBCRSSCooperative

Pope Leo requested an absentee ballot in Illinois to vote in the midterms

14 days agoGoldstein 3.0Impact 0.90
May affectPublic AdministrationProfessional, Scientific & Technical Services

This story’s event type often ties to Public Administration and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services in Illinois—cooperative or stabilizing coverage can ease pressure on those sectors.

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Pope Leo XIV Votes in US Midterms, Citing Citizens’ Duty to Take Part in Democracy

14 days agoGoldstein 5.7Tone -3.3Impact 1.27
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Pope Leo XIV Requests Mail-In Ballot in Historic Move Ahead of US Midterm Elections

14 days agoGoldstein 0.3Tone -1.0Impact -0.06
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Chicago kitchenettes, cozy or criminal by design

14 days agoGoldstein -1.2Tone -2.2Impact -0.64
May affectReal Estate, Rental & Leasing

This story was classified to Real Estate, Rental & Leasing in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

New book charts American artist’s lifelong devotion to the South Seas

14 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 4.8Impact 1.34
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Chicago man convicted in Bone Student Center shooting gets 28 years in prison

15 days agoGoldstein -6.4Tone -9.3Impact -3.16
May affectEducational Services

This story was classified to Educational Services in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Reckless Homicide Charges For Joliet's Repeat Drunk Driver Who Killed WESCOM 911 Dispatcher On I-55: ISP

15 days agoGoldstein -5.5Tone -6.4Impact -2.50
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Barbara Barrie, Oscar- and Tony Award-Nominated Actress, Dies at 95

15 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 1.1Impact 0.85
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Howard University Community Wants Next President To Restore Trust – Howard University News Service

15 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 0.5Impact 0.77
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

Early 2027 hearing likely for Denman teachers - whig

15 days agoGoldstein 1.3Tone -1.8Impact 0.16
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Giordano's Closes Pizzeria In Oswego

15 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 2.6Impact 1.55
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Federal election monitors won’t enter Indiana polling sites, officials say

15 days agoGoldstein 2.0Tone -0.9Impact 0.48
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

South Side Relief Reaches Gary in the Wake of Summer Storms

15 days agoGoldstein 0.9Tone -5.8Impact -0.49
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Turner, Lesko face off in race for Illinois’ 48th Senate District

15 days agoGoldstein -3.0Tone -0.3Impact -0.95
May affectEducational Services

This story was classified to Educational Services in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

IDOT Hosting Career Fair In Effingham Nov. 5

15 days agoGoldstein 1.9Tone 6.6Impact 1.45
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Police blotter

15 days agoGoldstein -5.0Tone -17.3Impact -3.50
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Kim Kardashian's daughter Chicago, eight, cuddles up with adorable puppy after it was gifted by the reality star's boyfriend Lewis Hamilton | Daily Mail Online

15 days agoGoldstein -2.9Tone 0.9Impact -0.75
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Following the money: Inside Cook County crackdown on cargo theft, stolen goods

16 days agoGoldstein 1.9Tone -5.8Impact -0.20
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Chicago suburbs step up security at places of worship after foiled Hindu temple attack

16 days agoGoldstein -9.3Tone -4.4Impact -3.38
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Former Waukegan alderman pleads guilty to forgery, official misconduct

16 days agoGoldstein -2.6Tone -7.6Impact -1.79
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

Lawsuit: ChatGPT's Terrible Medical Advice Contributed to Epileptic Woman's Death

16 days agoGoldstein 1.6Tone -2.8Impact 0.11
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

SpaceX Launches Grok AI Partner Program: Here’s What To Know

16 days agoGoldstein 2.8Tone 1.3Impact 1.02
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

WSIU Almanac 10.28.26

16 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 3.2Impact 1.45
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

The value of empathy: Journalist Scott Pelley tells stories of heroism during ISU Presidential Speaker Series - News - Illinois State

16 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone 1.5Impact 0.50
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Illinois man charged with sending threatening letters to US lawmakers - Taylorville Daily News

17 days agoGoldstein -1.9Tone -4.6Impact -1.17
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO ESCORT KOREAN WAR SOLDIER HOME AFTER 75 YEARS

17 days agoGoldstein 5.2Tone 0.0Impact 1.56
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Taylorville Park Board: Manners Park Pool And Midwest Environmental Consultant Updates - Taylorville Daily News

17 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 1.8Impact 1.44
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Follow the Money: Where Campaign Cash in Georgia’s 3rd District Goes | The Citizen

17 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 1.5Impact 0.91
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

Quincy man accused of sending white powder to Congress members

17 days agoGoldstein 0.1Tone -2.4Impact -0.28
May affectPublic Administration

This story was classified to Public Administration in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisNBCRSSN/A

Man charged with mailing threatening letters with white substance to members of Congress

18 days agoGoldstein —Tone —Impact —
May affectPublic Administration

This story was classified to Public Administration in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Ammons asks judge to toss indictment, says feds misrepresented state law

18 days agoGoldstein -5.0Tone -13.8Impact -3.34
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

A new state on the way? More Illinois counties could vote to leave Chicago behind

18 days agoGoldstein 0.0Tone 0.2Impact 0.03
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Isabel’s morning briefing

18 days agoGoldstein 0.5Tone -1.8Impact -0.08
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

University of Chicago Fraternity Assault Allegations Raise Questions About Safety Policies

18 days agoGoldstein -7.0Tone -3.7Impact -2.59
May affectEducational Services

This story was classified to Educational Services in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Illinois

18 days agoGoldstein 3.1Tone 5.9Impact 1.71
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Campaign stuff

18 days agoGoldstein -0.3Tone -1.2Impact -0.25
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

The Law Q&A | Getting wrongful convictions off your record

19 days agoGoldstein 7.0Tone -8.8Impact 0.93
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Evil criminals who died in prison – from cannibal killer to padlock attack

19 days agoGoldstein -9.0Tone -14.9Impact -4.68
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

Area history, Oct. 24, 2026

19 days agoGoldstein 1.9Tone -3.3Impact 0.13
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Pakistan–U.S. Tech Connect 2026 Explores New Digital Economy Partnerships - Pakistan Observer

19 days agoGoldstein 3.5Tone 5.7Impact 1.81
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Project NOW hosts Rise Up Reentry Summit at WIU Moline to support people leaving prison

20 days agoGoldstein 1.3Tone 1.1Impact 0.53
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

BUDDY GUY 90

20 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 12.7Impact 2.40
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Chicago's 12-language ballots make elections 'harder to monitor,' Illinois GOP chair warns

21 days agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -1.3Impact -0.77
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Milwaukee Bucks host Chicago Bulls in home opener on Television Wisconsin

21 days agoGoldstein -4.0Tone -3.1Impact -1.63
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Funny is Female festival returns to Oak Park at Comedy Plex

21 days agoGoldstein 2.7Tone 5.4Impact 1.54
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

3,750 new manufacturing jobs backed by tax credits announced for Hyundai

21 days agoGoldstein 5.2Tone 1.8Impact 1.80
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Oak Park Area Arts Council spotlights new artist in Village Hall

21 days agoGoldstein 3.0Tone 5.3Impact 1.61
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

This Illinois law was supposed to help families. It’s failing them instead.

21 days agoGoldstein -2.6Tone -0.8Impact -0.88
May affectFinance & Insurance

This story was classified to Finance & Insurance in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Illinois

21 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 4.9Impact 1.68
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Telecom manufacturer to close Rantoul plant in December

21 days agoGoldstein 3.5Tone 0.8Impact 1.14
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTLow Conflict

Mega-brokerage Compass faces new federal lawsuit

22 days agoGoldstein 0.5Tone -2.5Impact -0.19
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Illinois man accused in Delta County of cryptocurrency scam that netted $665,000

22 days agoGoldstein -1.5Tone -3.7Impact -0.95
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Cars.com to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

22 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 2.0Impact 1.47
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTModerate Conflict

Why Trump's Cash for Votes Won't Work | FlaglerLive

22 days agoGoldstein -1.1Tone 0.0Impact -0.32
May affectPublic Administration

This story was classified to Public Administration in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Activists march from Springfield to Columbus demanding permanent protection for Haitians

22 days agoGoldstein -5.0Tone 1.7Impact -1.28
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

DuPage County Treasurer Henry, guardian of nearly $3 billion, seeks reelection: ‘Keep investments secure’ - DuPage Policy Journal

22 days agoGoldstein 7.0Tone 2.7Impact 2.47
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

This week in history: Oct. 28, 2026

22 days agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -0.9Impact -0.72
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard – NBC Chicago

23 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -1.7Impact 0.07
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Canola futures break buoyancy as prices dip

23 days agoGoldstein 1.9Tone -0.8Impact 0.46
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

The Latest: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates

23 days agoGoldstein 8.0Tone -2.0Impact 2.13
May affectPublic Administration

This story was classified to Public Administration in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Augustana Symposium Examines Democracy in Sweden and US on October 23

23 days agoGoldstein 4.0Tone 1.9Impact 1.46
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Mike Tyson’s co-founded company seeks $10 million from Hulk Hogan’s estate over a beer brand deal; the claim is double the wrestler’s reported $5 million probate estate

23 days agoGoldstein -2.0Tone -3.2Impact -1.02
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

New kiosk in ISP headquarters helps individuals get FOID, concealed carry licenses

23 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone -2.2Impact 0.42
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Illinois

23 days agoGoldstein -4.7Tone -7.4Impact -2.40
May affectInformation

This story was classified to Information in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Another woman alleges sexual assault at fraternity near University of Chicago

23 days agoGoldstein -6.3Tone -6.1Impact -2.72
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

South Side Community Art Center to Celebrate Major Expansion Milestone with Beam Raising Ceremony

24 days agoGoldstein 3.4Tone 11.6Impact 2.57
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Human trafficking law being 'weaponized' against religious groups, attorney claims

24 days agoGoldstein -2.3Tone -3.5Impact -1.16
May affectPublic Administration

This story was classified to Public Administration in Illinois based on the headline and article text, then routed through the regional industry health model.

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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

OTF Jam Continues To Take Shots At Lil Durk From Behind Bars

24 days agoGoldstein -7.5Tone -5.0Impact -2.92
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

St. Rita senior killed in 2009 Chicago shooting; family still seeks answers

24 days agoGoldstein -10.0Tone -2.6Impact -3.35
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTNeutral

Area history, Oct. 20, 2026

24 days agoGoldstein 1.0Tone -1.6Impact 0.09
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTHigh Conflict

Peoria woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for meth distribution

24 days agoGoldstein -5.0Tone -10.2Impact -2.86
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Low Pressure Collective brings community to Pilsen

25 days agoGoldstein 2.4Tone 3.2Impact 1.13
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber remember Presley Gerber after death at 27 – 101.9fm The MIX – WTMX Chicago

25 days agoGoldstein 2.5Tone 2.4Impact 1.06
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IllinoisGDELTGDELTCooperative

Pope’s brother speaks about Leo’s cancer diagnosis and recovery in new interview

25 days agoGoldstein 2.8Tone -1.3Impact 0.67
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Regional Impact

Who is actually affected

Illinois industry health

Overall: 82 / 100

Specialized + impacted · 4 (LQ ≥ 1.2)
  • Management of companies and enterprisesLQ 1.4898

    News shock · 11/11/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Transportation and warehousingLQ 1.3260

    News shock · 11/6/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Finance and insuranceLQ 1.2970

    News shock · 11/12/2026 · tap to see headlines

  • Wholesale tradeLQ 1.28100

News and industry health refresh on the pipeline cron (typically every 6 hours)

Last updated: 11/13/2026, 4:07:52 AM · 51 states monitored