Back in June, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp made a $1 million contribution to the Republican Governors Association via its News America Holdings political action committee.  The New York Times described it as "one of the biggest [political donations] ever given by a media organization." News Corp explained the decision to Yahoo's Upshot this way: "[O]rganizations like the RGA, which have a pro-business agenda, support our priorities at this most critical time for our economy."  (Illinois Republican Congressmen Peter Roskam and John Shimkus have also received contributions from the PAC this cycle.)

Looking forward, some of that $1 million will most likely make its way to the Illinois' governors race, where the RGA has already run ads slamming incumbent Pat Quinn.  Which raises a question for Fox Chicago (and other affiliates across the country): When covering the local gubernatorial races, will they disclose that their parent company is backing the Republican ticket? 

So far, Fox Chicago has responded online by posting a News Corp. press release on the donation.  Meanwhile, Fox News Channel has been silent on the issue.