October 23, 2025/
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(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop starts the program with tragic news of former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren dying in a helicopter crash.
Bishop also delves into the latest filings to the U.S. Supreme Court about the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Illinois, reaction to Wednesday’s immigration enforcement actions in Little Village and President Donald Trump saying he will make Chicago safe.
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CITY MEETING BRIEFS
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Casey Freedom Festival
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Casey Popcorn Festival Car Show
Free POPCORN all weekend! Three full days of family fun, food, and entertainment.... an extremely enjoyable street festival over the Labor Day weekend. Join us Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024, at...
Casey Popcorn Festival Schedule
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