WATCH: Ives investigates tax dollars for NGOs; Republicans say Pritzker raising energy prices

January 16, 2026

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop talks live with…

ICE hiring ban bill reignites SAFE-T Act fight at Illinois Capitol

January 16, 2026

(The Center Square) – A newly introduced bill that would bar former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from working in…

January 15, 2026

(The Center Square) – Chicago’s city council is considering a new assessment on hotel stays that supporters say would raise…

January 15, 2026

(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Republicans say Gov. J.B. Pritzker is wrong to blame President Donald Trump for high…

January 15, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court is considering whether Amazon must compensate warehouse workers for time spent waiting…

January 15, 2026

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop discusses the status…

January 15, 2026

(The Center Square) – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says the Chicago Bears noticed that the Hoosier state is open for…

January 14, 2026

(The Center Square) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling clears the way for U.S. Rep. Mike Bost to challenge Illinois’…

January 14, 2026

Illinois auto insurance rates dropping …

January 14, 2026

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court decided three cases Wednesday about political candidates' standing to sue, warrantless searches,…

January 14, 2026

(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator is raising concerns about state taxpayer funds going to an organization he says…

January 14, 2026

(The Center Square) – A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a bill to address the Illinois practice of county governments…