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Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers urge Gov. J.B. Pritzker to join a new federal school scholarship tax credit program,…
Pritzker looking at how Illinois can cover looming SNAP funding lapse
(The Center Square) – In less than two weeks, and with the upcoming holiday season, the ongoing federal government shutdown…
Retired Navy captain disputes Pritzker’s military politicization claims
(The Center Square) – Former military leaders have lined up on both sides of the debate between President Donald Trump…
Illinois quick hits: More arrested in Broadview protests; shutdown impacting federal courts
More arrested in Broadview protests …
Illinois quick hits: ICE ordered to wear body cameras; Fed’s Beige Book released
ICE ordered to wear body cameras …
WATCH: GOP says Pritzker out of touch winning $1.4 million; veto session week 1 wraps
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction…
Pritzker sounds alarm on DOJ voter data request; conservatives call response paranoid
(The Center Square) – The debate over Illinois’ voter rolls intensifies after the U.S. Department of Justice requests full voter…
Retail advocate: ‘Empty storefronts’ will result from Chicago mayor’s budget
(The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago is touting new taxes in his 2026 budget proposal, but business groups…
Illinois quick hits: SNAP to cut Nov. 1 if shutdown continues; Guard-blocking order stays in place
SNAP to cut Nov. 1 if shutdown continues …
WATCH: Pritzker says he’s lucky winning $1.4M gambling; GOP say he’s out of touch
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s a lucky man after reporting $1.4 million in gambling winnings…
Judge blocks USDA from demanding SNAP info from Illinois, other states
(The Center Square) – Illinois leads a 21-state coalition blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from demanding sensitive Supplemental Nutrition…
WATCH: Sanctuary policies, public safety debated; House resolutions criticize Trump
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop share the…