September 25, 2025/
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 from Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski, state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, and Vice President J.D. Vance about public safety around immigration enforcement.
Bishop also delves into recent analysis by The Center Square’s investigative team about the increased state spending of tax dollars under the Pritzker administration and reaction from legislators on both sides of the aisle.
Finally, Bishop shares debate from an Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee about the ideas around mandatory voting and consolidating local elections.
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.
Today Jun 17
75° 58°
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Latest News Stories
Casey Officials Honor Utilities Superintendent Shelby Biggs at Retirement Celebration
Article Summary: City of Casey officials and employees gathered for a surprise retirement party to honor Superintendent of Utilities Shelby Biggs, recognizing his 30 years of service to the municipality....
Op-Ed: Your kids now belong to the Chicago Teachers Union
By Mailee Smith | Illinois Policy InstituteThe Center Square Students who can’t read and secrecy from parents – that’s just part of the legacy of Stacy Davis Gates during her...
Illinois quick hits: Former police chief convicted of bribery; man sentenced for fraud
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Former police chief convicted of bribery A federal jury has convicted a former Summit, Illinois police chief of bribery offenses for...
WATCH: Chicago mayor: ‘Wicked’ people want chaos; critics rip mayor
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago has expressed his opposition to an alternative budget proposal from the city council....
WATCH: Chicago mayor warns of budget ‘chaos,’ end-of-life options bill on gov’s desk
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop provides highlights from...
Moore Notches Double-Double, But Warriors’ Rally Stalls in Loss to OHPHS
CASEY, Ill. — The Casey-Westfield Warriors showcased a spirited second-half defensive effort and received a double-double performance from senior Lucy Moore, but a difficult shooting night ultimately proved too much to...
Warriors battle past Cumberland for road win
Featured Photo Caption: Fred Thomas drives hard to the rim against the Cumberland defense. Thomas finished with seven points and six rebounds in the road victory. —photo by Terri Cox...
Moore Notches Double-Double in Casey-Westfield Loss to Robinson
The Casey-Westfield Warriors faced a high-powered Robinson squad, falling 62-34 in a contest where offensive production proved difficult to match. Despite the loss, senior standout Lucy Moore delivered a commanding...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for Dec. 3, 2025
Casey City Council Meeting | Dec. 3, 2025 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Casey City Council met on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, to handle a variety of end-of-year business, headlined by the...
Council Moves to Increase Utility Reconnect Fees to Curb Non-Payment
Casey City Council Meeting | Dec. 3, 2025 Article Summary: To discourage habitual non-payment of utility bills, the Casey City Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would...
Warriors dominate Cisne in home opener, 96-34
Featured Photo Caption: Leighton Jones puts up a shot during a dominant first-half performance against Cisne. Jones scored a career-high 30 points, all in the first two quarters of the...
Altamont Stifles Casey-Westfield Offense in 34-12 Victory
The Casey-Westfield Warriors struggled to find their rhythm offensively, falling to Altamont 34-12 in a defensive battle. The Warriors faced a difficult shooting night, connecting on just four field goals...
Adoption of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Sets Future Course for City of Casey
Casey City Council Meeting | Dec. 3, 2025 Article Summary: The Casey City Council formally adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, a long-range document designed to guide the city’s growth, economic development,...
