Latest Fact-Checks In Illinois

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Peter Roskam
stated on March 6, 2017 a speech at the City Club of Chicago

"The past (Obama) administration was the first administration that never had a whole year of 3 percent growth."

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By Kevin Hoffman • March 16, 2017

Susana Mendoza
stated on February 19, 2017 a press release

"The various offices of state government have purchased more than $11 million in vehicles, not counting leases, for use from the Governor on down during the last two years."

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By Kevin Hoffman • March 2, 2017

Jeanne Ives
stated on December 1, 2016 a floor speech

"Germany managed to increase its use of renewables and its output of carbon dioxide at the same time -- because it resorted to cheap coal to keep the lights on at a price its people could afford."

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By Kevin Hoffman • December 16, 2016

Christine Radogno
stated on November 14, 2016 a press conference

We (in Illinois) have the fifth-highest tax burden in the country.

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By Madeleine Doubek • December 2, 2016

Tammy Duckworth
stated on August 18, 2016 in a speech

Mark Kirk’s claim of national security expertise is "based on his military record which he lied about at least 10 times."

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By Matt Dietrich • September 15, 2016

Rahm Emanuel
stated on July 26, 2016 a press event

Chicago Public Schools "lead the country in high school graduation of an urban school system," "match the United States of America in kids graduating high school going on to a four-year college," and are "producing eighth-grade leaders in the country in math gains, fourth-grade leaders in reading gains."

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By Madeleine Doubek • August 25, 2016

Michael Madigan
stated on August 1, 2016 Interview with WSIU and WBBM, published Aug. 1.

"Bruce Rauner is of record that he will fully support the Trump candidacy. It's documented. It’s available."

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By Marc Filippino • August 10, 2016

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