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Illinois voices collide as Trump’s Maduro arrest fuels war powers debate
(The Center Square) – The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered a constitutional debate over executive power, dividing…
Illinois Supreme Court justice to retire
(The Cetner Square) – Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court,…
Bridge payment a ‘bandage,’ Illinois farmers say
(The Center Square) – An Illinois corn grower says the $12 billion taxpayer funded bridge payment the Trump administration announced…
Even with new rule, Illinois lawmakers could restrict inmate mail scanning
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has a permanent rule in place for electronic mail processing,…
WATCH: States sue over funds; DHS responds to critics; Fed responds to investigation
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares recent…
Illinois quick hits: Child care funding unfrozen
Child care funding unfozen Federal…
Chicago Flips Red calls for audit after public schools report
(The Center Square) – A grassroots Chicago group is calling for a forensic audit of the city’s entire public school…
Chicago aldermen pass revenue package, business groups express concern
(The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen have approved a revenue package that does not include Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head…
DOJ lawsuit against Illinois draws support from election integrity advocates
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking access to Illinois’ unredacted voter registration database draws praise…
Bears threaten move to Indiana after property tax break bill frustrations
(The Center Square) – Chicago Bears leadership is claiming that it is considering a move to Northwest Indiana after the…
Illinois legislator, physician discusses vitamin K refusals amid new study
(The Center Square) – A new study shows more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, sparking debate in…
WATCH: Commission makes ICE accountability referral; Rep says Pritzker wrong on prices
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop provides moments…