WATCH: Expect tax and fee increases for veto; Democrats want more sanctuary policies
(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the prospects of increased taxes and fees expected to come from Illinois legislators in the final days of fall veto session. Democrats are looking to increase taxes to pay for mass transit and an energy bill to support battery storage. Republicans say both policies are bad for Illinois families and businesses.
Bishop also airs some of the latest debate between Republicans and Democrats over public safety and immigration reform. Democrats are looking to expand the state’s migrant sanctuary policies as Republicans blame such laws for a recent fatal crash involving a county board member, his wife and two illegal immigrants.
Subscribe to Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square on YouTube. You can also subscribe to the Illinois in Focus podcast to get the entire show uninterrupted.
Latest News Stories
193 youth in care of Illinois’ child welfare agency missing in 2025
Hemp industry advocate promises to work with Pritzker, lawmakers
Will County Committee Approves Rezoning, Denies Landfill Permit for Former Joliet Beach Club Site
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Land Use & Development Committee for November 6, 2025
Committee Rejects Rezoning for Fencing Company in Joliet Township
Frankfort Fire Trustees Hold Extended Closed Session on Chief Search
County Sales Tax Revenues Strong, Cannabis Funds Dispersed to Community Programs
Illinois sports wagers decline after implementation of new tax
Will County Committee Grants Extensions for Crete, Washington Township Solar Projects
Congress used government funding bill to ‘erase’ $3.4 trillion in deficits
Illinois patient relies on ACA tax credits, experts warn they drive higher premiums
Trump rolls back tariffs on over 200 foods in sharp reversal