WATCH: Chicago committee rejects proposed tax hikes; Hemp industry wants regulation
(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after a city council committee rejected a slew of proposed tax increases he says are needed to prevent layoffs in city government. Johnson vowed to veto a budget with a property tax increase, but dodged whether he’d veto a budget that didn’t include a head tax on employers.
Bishop also discusses the current status of regulations on the hemp industry after the federal government approved regulating intoxicating hemp products. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s looking to work with the industry on how Illinois can further regulate the industry.
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.
Events
Latest News Stories
Supreme Court agrees to hear election law challenge
Supreme Court declines to hear same-sex marriage challenge
Illinois quick hits: Illinois U.S. senators split on shutdown vote
‘Code and Country’ report urges stronger U.S. response to China’s AI ambitions
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for November 03, 2025
Light at the end of the government shutdown tunnel
Everyday Economics: Is AI to blame for the layoffs – or a late-cycle hangover?
Deal close in U.S. Senate to reopen government
DMV small businesses also bear brunt of Congress’ budget brawl
Legal experts split over state, federal immigration control
Thousands of flights delayed, cancelled as shutdown rocks airports
Trump: Americans to receive $2,000 each from tariff revenue
