WATCH: Expect tax and fee increases for veto; Democrats want more sanctuary policies
(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the prospects of increased taxes and fees expected to come from Illinois legislators in the final days of fall veto session. Democrats are looking to increase taxes to pay for mass transit and an energy bill to support battery storage. Republicans say both policies are bad for Illinois families and businesses.
Bishop also airs some of the latest debate between Republicans and Democrats over public safety and immigration reform. Democrats are looking to expand the state’s migrant sanctuary policies as Republicans blame such laws for a recent fatal crash involving a county board member, his wife and two illegal immigrants.
Subscribe to Illinois in Focus Daily with The Center Square on YouTube. You can also subscribe to the Illinois in Focus podcast to get the entire show uninterrupted.
Latest News Stories
Vance to lead talks in Iran on Saturday
Rep questions state ed board’s higher budget request, proficiency standards
Illinois reps move bill to give remedy to young victims of hidden cameras
Late Run, Dominant Pitching Lift Lincoln-Way Central Past Hinsdale Central 2-1
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago Election Board says 94% of ballots casts were for Dems
Chicago office vacancy rates worsen, card swipe numbers offer hope
Illinois Quick Hits: Illiois gas prices keep rising
IL Supreme Court says it can remove Cook Co. judge for pro-Trump column
FBI: Illinois’ cyber crime losses reached $535M in 2025
Minnesota, Illinois AGs challenge federal orders to keep coal plants running
FBI finds Americans lose billions to cryptocurrency scams
Illinois lawmakers seek to regulate, tax prediction markets amid federal lawsuit