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PolitiFact Illinois is a partnership of the Better Government Association and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in Illinois politics. Reporters and researchers from PolitiFact Illinois examine statements by Illinois elected officials and candidates and anyone else who speaks up on matters of public importance.

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Fact-checking the resume-driven Chicago mayor's race

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • February 24, 2019

Rauner blames Democrats for decades of bipartisan can-kicking

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • December 9, 2018

Rauner corrupts the word ‘corrupt’

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • August 19, 2018

Oh, the Humanity! Rahm Emanuel, a preschool teacher?

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • June 11, 2018

When it comes to Illinois’ deficit, how bad is bad?

By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • April 3, 2018