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WATCH: IL child welfare interns debate heats up; state financial audit released
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop talks live…
Illinois quick hits: CUB challenges Ameren rate hike plan
Disaster proclaimed in three counties …
WATCH: Illinois’ FY23 financial audit released amid criticism of tardy reports
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers can now look at how the state spent their money in the fiscal year…
Illinois quick hits: Anti-SLAPP bill signed; Chicago schools settles meditation case
Anti-SLAPP bill signed Gov. J.B.…
Director: Nation’s largest outdoor ag show brings economic impact to central IL
(The Center Square) – The nation’s largest outdoor agricultural show is set for next week in Central Illinois. …
Pritzker: Fair maps in Illinois would be ‘disarming’ to Democrats
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Democrats would be “disarming” if they agreed to fair maps state…
States sue over Victims of Crime Act grant funding
(The Center Square) — Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a 20-state coalition and Washington, D.C., suing the Trump…
Illinois quick hits: COVID fraud indictments issued; man sentenced for mailing fentanyl
COVID fraud indictments issued A…
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 21st, 2025
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments…
Illinois trucker warns foreign firms faking logs, dodging rules, risking safety
(The Center Square) – After a recent deadly crash in Florida and a crash in Illinois involving semi-trucks, an Illinois…
Illinois law mandates pharmacies to sell needles, sparking safety debate
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Governor has signed House Bill 2589, which requires pharmacists to sell sterile hypodermic needles…
Illinois quick hits: Governor bans school fines; Target fires hundreds over fraud
Governor bans school fines Gov.…