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One Illinois announces closure

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* Ameya Pawar and Ted Cox sign off…

In the three years of One Illinois, this is the hardest story to write, because with its publication this website will cease operations.

It’s been a wonderful ride, and we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and the work we’ve done. We set out to confront shady media outlets that were telling half-truths (at best) and political forces that attempted to divide voters in order to win elections. “We are all in this together as Illinoisans,” we wrote in our keynote story, “and the sooner we all realize that, the better.”

Three years later, the political divide might sometimes seem as wide as ever, but the need for a sense of unity — and for factual news reporting — is recognized by anyone who sees Illinois as one state and the United States as one nation.

And, to be honest, we really don’t have much time or patience for anyone who feels otherwise.

They’ve had some good stuff. I’ll miss them.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 9:35 am

Comments

We need a lot more of what One Illinois offered. This is sad.

Comment by HCMcB4 Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 9:46 am
I read a great deal of their stuff, it was another outlet serving this state, filling a void.

I’ll miss them, I appreciate the effort, hopefully they aren’t discouraged from other chances.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 9:52 am
Insightful not incite fuel.

You’ll be missed.

Comment by Scott Fawell's Cellmate Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 9:52 am
This a huge win for the Illinois Policy Institute and Center Square.

Comment by northside reformer Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 10:13 am
With Rauner gone and the Fair Tax flop, the Illinois Education Association probably pulled the plug on funding. No matter, some other group will fill the perceived void.

Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 10:22 am
—cityzen–
The void will be filled by IPI, Proft, and Center Square.

Comment by northside reformer Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 10:33 am
Sorry to see them close their doors. There is a large void out there for someone on the blue team to fill. The right-wing policy / communications landscape continues to paint social media red.

Comment by west wing Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 10:58 am
Wow…there certainly is a void. Too bad One Illinois couldn’t make it. Who were their funders?

Comment by Surge voter Wednesday, Feb 3, 21 @ 11:36 am