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Who Was Jeffrey Epstein Really Close To?

December 20, 2025

The Justice Department has just dropped a big batch of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier with a dark past. This is the first time so many photos and documents from his life have been made public all at once. The files include around 3, 900 items, most of which are photos. These ph

finance

La Grange's Finance Department: A Puzzle

November 13, 2025

There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, wh

politics

Iowa's COVID Transparency Battle Ends in $600K Settlement

November 6, 2025

A former Iowa health official, Polly Carver-Kimm, has secured a $600, 000 settlement from the state after claiming she was fired for doing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She alleged that her bosses wanted her to ignore public records requests, but she chose to fulfill them anyway. Carver-Kim

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Alaska's Investment Venture Raises Questions

November 5, 2025

Alaska's former Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, made a significant move in July by taking $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve and placing it into a partnership with DigitalBridge. This action has sparked a debate about the need for better oversight of state investments. Governor Mike

opinion

Why Is the Pentagon Press Under Fire?

October 20, 2025

Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, is making waves with a new policy that's got over 100 Pentagon reporters up in arms. They've handed in their press passes and cleared out their desks, refusing to sign a restrictive reporting policy. Hegseth seems to want the press to simply repeat what he says, r

politics

Geauga County's Hidden Immigration Detention Deal

September 30, 2025

Geauga County officials are keeping a secret from the people who pay their salaries. They made a deal to house immigration detainees in the county jail but won't show anyone the contract. Not the press, not even the ACLU. They say it's none of the public's business. But is it really? This isn't jus

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Chicago's Budget Battles: Aldermen Demand Transparency

September 10, 2025

Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b

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Trump's Approval Dips: Epstein Case Sparks Discontent

August 5, 2025

President Trump is facing a tough time in his second term. His approval ratings have hit new lows. This is partly due to the ongoing controversy around Jeffrey Epstein. A recent poll by Economist/YouGov shows that 61% of people disapprove of how Trump is handling the Epstein investigation. This is

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Unveiling MLK Files: A Mixed Bag of Transparency and Controversy

July 22, 2025

The FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. are now out in the open. This happened even though King's family and the civil rights group he led didn't want it. The files, over 240, 000 pages, were kept secret since 1977. The King family got to see them first. They asked people to look at these files with

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The Mystery of DOGE's Role in Government

May 24, 2025

The Supreme Court recently took a pause on a significant case. This case is all about whether the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to share its documents with the public. The decision came from Chief Justice John Roberts, who temporarily halted the proceedings. This move gives the just