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Analyst points to inefficiencies as Pritzker touts record spending on infrastructure
(The Center Square) – After Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the biggest infrastructure spending plan in state history, a transportation policy…
Illinois quick hits: DHS announces more than 800 illegals arrested; utility prices drop slightly
Midway Blitz announces 800 illegals arrested …
WATCH: Officials shift shutdown blame; agreed-bill process upended; GOP offers solutions
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction…
Pritzker blames Trump for partial government shutdown
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump is to blame for the U.S. government’s partial…
Illinois quick hits: Record infrastructure spending planned; watchdog urges ratepayers review Ameren bills
Record infrastructure spending planned Gov.…
GOP rep, Dem alderman: Sanctuary policies drove immigration enforcement surge
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker and a Democratic Chicago alderman agree that sanctuary policies are the reason…
WATCH: Labor leaving agreed-bill process has consequences, Illinois legislator warns
(The Center Square) − Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he understands why labor leaders are walking away from the agreed-bill…
WATCH: Illinois Republicans propose law putting distance between protesters, police
(The Center Square) – Illinois statehouse Republicans are pushing for a measure to give police conducting official business some distance…
Economists: Bears’ Arlington Heights stadium won’t bring promised benefits
(The Center Square) – Economists say that reports making large economic claims about a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington…
Trump-era move to limit prison unions draws fire from lawmakers and staff
(The Center Square) – Supporters of President Donald Trump’s plan to scale back collective bargaining say union contracts raise taxpayer…
Illinois quick hits: Durbin declines award; nearly $1B in sports betting revenue
Durbin declines award Illinois U.S.…
WATCH: Trump, Pritzker trade barbs; U.S. Senate talks Chicago; partial government shutdown
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop airs the…