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Why Is Illinois Hemorrhaging Residents?

Click here: People are leaving Illinois in droves. Republicans blame the state’s high taxes and its unfunded pension liability, which tops $130 billion. Democrats believe it’s the state’s lack of investment in education and infrastructure.

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National Debt: Who Cares?

The U.S. national debt is massive – so massive that most Americans cannot comprehend it, much less solve it. But a crisis is looming, and a day of reckoning that will affect every American is coming. The Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl explains how we got here and what you can do about it.

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Who Does the Media Most Want to Silence?

In the mainstream media, women on the left are almost always portrayed as paragons of compassion and virtue. But when it comes to conservative women, it’s a different story. Why is this? Heather Higgins, chairman of Independent Women’s Forum and CEO of Independent Women’s Voice, explains the reasons behind the double standard. 

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No. 3 L&M tops WBND, 7-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) makes a diving catch against L&M Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) tags L&M’s Mallory Mashek (25) out at third Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen (9) slides safe at second beating the tag from Louisa-Muscatine Shortstop Kylee Sanders (1) Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) swings at an L&M pitch Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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Nikes top Falcons, 11-0

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Notre Dame’s Lucas Anderson (5) beats the throw to West Burlington Second Baseman Riley Ruther (28) Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Ty Hill throws to First Baseman Cordell Scarborough trying to catch Notre Dame’s Lucas Anderson (5) off base Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Riley Ruther (28) tags Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (10) out in the first inning Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Ty Hill throws to the plate against Notre Dame Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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Notre Dame Pitcher Mitchell Brent (7) winds up to sent one across the plate against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Shortstop Zack Krantz (5) catches an infield fly against Notre Dame Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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Nikes fall to ADM in 2A State Quarterfinal, 1-0

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Nikes’ Hope Ward (12) leaps for a shot on ADM’s goal between ADM’s Goalie Delaney Bertman (1) and Josi Lonneman (8) Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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Nikes’ Goalie Elani Mears (center), Hope Ward (12), and Kaitlyn LaLonde (5) fight to protect their goal against an ADM attack Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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ADM players (right) celebrate after scoring the lone goal of the game against the Nikes Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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Nike fans watch their team play against ADM in the State 2A Quarterfinal game Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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Nikes’ Goalie Elani Mears holds the Soccer State Quarter Finalist trophy after the game Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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WBND Softball Coach David Oleson chalks up 300th career win

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson celebrates the 300th win of his coaching career with a victory over IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Falcons top IMS, 11-0, in 5 innings

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Makenna Davis (80) slides safe to second beating the tag by IMS Shortstop Suzanna Yoder (10) Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one to the plate against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Elise Oleson (13) secures the out against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) is all smiles after hitting a 2-run homer to end the game against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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Big Tech Is Big Brother

George Orwell’s fictionalized world where Big Brother reigns supreme is no longer a figment of the imagination, but a prophetic vision of present-day threats. Brent Bozell, founder of the Media Research Center, explains how and why Big Tech is making Orwell’s 1984 a 21st century reality in this short video.

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Falcons clip Hawks, 1-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) and Addyson Kellen (9) celebrate after Flowers hit a bases loaded single in the bottom of the seventh to give the Falcons a 1-0 win over Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) and Central Lee Shortstop Makenna Hall (9) both look for the call at second base Friday night in West Burlington. The call was safe. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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An out called safe? West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) appears to have the out against Central Lee’s Meghan Hopp (19) but the call was safe Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Richards (11) slides safe at second beating the throw to Central Lee Shortstop Makenna Hall (9) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.