WATCH: Pritzker alleges Trump election interference; tells disgruntled residents to move
(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares where there appears to be common ground between the Trump administration and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on public safety as both say there needs to be more law enforcement officers. But Pritzker alleged without evidence that President Donald Trump’s push for using the National Guard for public safety is an attempt to interfere with the 2026 election.
Bishop also shares comments Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made about sentiments across the state to split the state in two. He said if people don’t want to make the state better, they can move. New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merritt reacts and said the governor doesn’t understand what’s behind the movement, saying he won’t listen and doesn’t care.
Watch the full program below. 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

CA, Delaware attorneys general concerned about OpenAI

Chevron petitons Supreme Court to move lawsuits to federal court

Business leaders eye immigration reform

Trump defends handling of Epstein controversy, says GOP doing ‘legendary’ job

In-home care rule change proposal generates more than 1,500 responses

Polis calls for return of Victims of Crime Act grant funding

Clark County Board Faces Public Backlash Over Solar Projects

Casey Fire District Approves $400,000 Purchase of New Fire Engine

Casey Continues Sidewalk Replacements on Main Street, Plans Tree Removal

Billions in investment, thousands of jobs coming to RGV from LNG facility, pipeline

Bessent says Federal Reserve ‘must change course’

Legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwide introduced in Senate
