Trump Cabinet meeting: New Fed chair, coal saving lives, Russia and Ukraine
The administration will announce its pick for a new Federal Reserve chair next week. Coal-powered energy saved lives during Winter…
Paul introduces legislation to halt welfare funding for non-citizens
With billions of American taxpayer dollars on the line, and funding for over a dozen welfare benefits for refugees set…
Food companies push back on Pennsylvania bills to ban certain food products
Representatives of the American Beverage Association said Tuesday the proposed bans for artificial ingredients in Pennsylvania are unnecessary and advocated…
Pritzker, Johnson express concerns about 2028 DNC with Trump in office
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has questions about how federal law enforcement might act if Chicago plays host…
Pritzker looks for rules for federal school choice scholarship program
(The Center Square) – Despite having a similar state program expire, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains on the fence about…
Ex-deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
(The Center Square) – A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally…
Chicago homelessness on rise; advocates push for change
(The Center Square) – Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness City Policy Manager M Nelson is looking to change the way…
Partial government shutdown looms after funding deal failure
The U.S. Senate failed to advance a package of the six remaining federal funding bills Thursday, leaving less than 40…
Lawmaker pushing bill to study insurance for gun owners
(The Center Square) – Gun rights advocates in Illinois are raising alarms over House Bill 43, legislation that would create…
Illinois lawmakers consider bill to restrict SNAP buys
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to limit what recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can…
Homan touts progress; vows Trump administration won’t back down on immigration
“Progress” is being made in Minnesota, Border Czar Tom Homan said during a news conference Thursday after being on the…
WATCH: Congressional seat at stake; Pritzker on Medicaid costs, school choice, ICE
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop continues to unpack…