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WATCH: Chicago activist testifies; Quinn’s millionaire surcharge; High SNAP error rate
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares highlights…
GE Appliances announces $150 million partnerships
(The Center Square) - GE Appliances announced Thursday it is investing more than $150 million into contracts for suppliers in…
Illinois quick hits: ICC approves smaller rate increases
ICC approves smaller rate increases …
WATCH: Ex-Illinois governor pushes for ‘millionaire’s surcharge’ amendment
(The Center Square) – The push continues to have voters if Illinois should be a 3% surcharge on millionaires. …
WATCH: Illinois continues work to reduce state’s high SNAP error rate
(The Center Square) – State agency officials continue to address the error rate with Illinois’ handling of federal food subsidies. …
WATCH: Libertarian concerns persist as IL Sec of State announces IDs for Apple Wallet
(The Center Square) – Digital IDs have gone live in Illinois, but libertarians say the move makes it easier for…
Illinois quick hits: Pritzkers meets the Pope; Broadview to close street outside ICE facility
Pritzkers meets the Pope Gov.…
‘Ghost projects’ haunt power grid planners and taxpayers
(The Center Square) – As the country braces for a surge in electricity demand driven by large energy users like…
WATCH: $10M campaign finance fine dropped; Digital ID unveiled, Chicagoans speak up
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews actions…
Chicago tax proposals draw concern over legality, ‘economic death spiral’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s allies have launched a seven-figure campaign to support his 2026 budget proposal,…
Illinois quick hits: Former governor proposes millionaire’s surcharge; digital state ID launched
Former governor proposes millionaire's surcharge …
Elections board drops campaign finance fines against IL Senate President
(The Center Square) – The campaign finance violation against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is over after the…