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Illinois in Focus: Candidate urges civil debate around ICE; state spends 43% more; mandatory voting
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments…
WATCH: Illinois lawmakers clash over election consolidation and compulsory voting
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are weighing boosting voter turnout by consolidating elections and considering compulsory voting. …
Gubernatorial candidate calls for reason, peace outside Illinois ICE facility
(The Center Square) – Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski says repealing the TRUST Act to end the state’s sanctuary status…
Illinois quick hits: Officer charged in straw gun case
Officer charged in straw gun case …
WATCH: Pritzker looks for 4% ‘efficiencies’ after increasing spending 43% since 2019
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is looking for 4% "efficiencies" after increasing spending by 43% since 2019. …
IL bans PFAS in firefighter gear by 2027, raising safety, market questions
(The Center Square) – Illinois firefighters will soon be wearing protective gear free of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” under a…
WATCH: Pritzker blames Trump for budget cut EO; Chicago public safety on Trump’s mind
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction…
Louisiana joins four states in complaint against electricity grid operator
(The Center Square) – Louisiana and four other state public service commissions have filed a formal complaint against the Midcontinent…
Illinois quick hits: State rep. appointed circuit judge; Bailey to seek rematch with Pritzker
State rep. appointed circuit judge …
WATCH: IL governor on photo with wanted suspect: ‘No way to vet everybody’
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is defending the use of taxpayer dollars for community violence intervention, even after…
Illinois quick hits: Constitutional amendment would guarantee parental rights
Constitutional amendment would guarantee parental rights …
WATCH: Republican leader: says Pritzker budget cut EO a ploy for IL tax increases
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker blames President Donald Trump for ordering Illinois state agencies to find 4% budget…