Illinois

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WATCH: Chicago mayor, ‘responsible stewards’ defend taxes, opponents say they’ve failed

December 2, 2025

(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants to make Chicago the safest and most affordable big city…

December 2, 2025

(The Center Square) – As the use of force challenge against the Trump administration’s enforcement of immigration law continues, Gov.…

December 2, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated since its initial publication to include a response from the U.S. Department of…

November 26, 2025

(The Center Square) – Common Cause Illinois is urging lawmakers to close what it calls an “anti-democratic” loophole after Rep.…

November 26, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares highlights…

November 26, 2025

Man arrested for threating legislator …

November 25, 2025

Migrant youth allegedly murdered homeless Chicago man …

November 25, 2025

(The Center Square) – Manufacturers say legislators at the Illinois State Capitol have done enough damage and a progressive tax…

November 25, 2025

(The Center Square) – Despite a recent decline in production value, Illinois is far and away the leader when it…

November 25, 2025

Chiropractor sentenced for fraud A…

November 24, 2025

(The Center Square) – After Gov. J.B. Pritzker said President Donald Trump was amplifying crime in Chicago, Illinois House Republicans…

November 24, 2025

Medicaid coverage for parental home visits …