Illinois quick hits: Criminal justice grants announced; unemployment rate unchanged
Criminal justice grants announced The…
State Rep: Illegal immigrants cost IL taxpayers more than enforcement
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Statehouse Republican says the cost of illegal immigration in Illinois is much more than…
House committee to hold hearing Wednesday on Minnesota fraud
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is set to hold its first of two scheduled hearings Wednesday…
Court blocks Trump admin’s medical research funding cuts
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s decision barring the Trump administration from…
Trump takes aim at defense contractors as he looks to speed arms production
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. defense contractors on Tuesday, saying that he wants to produce the advanced weapons that the…
WATCH: Candidate Dabrowski wants audit as IL Child Care Services funding skyrockets
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski is calling for a forensic audit of state spending on…
Hegseth seeks to reduce Sen. Kelly’s Navy retirement pay
Editor's note: This story has been updated since its initial publication to include a comment from the White House. …
Special election for Greene’s seat set for March 10
Former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat will be empty at least two months, likely three, as a special…
Trump lays out ‘roadmap for victory’ during GOP House retreat
As the country is about to embark on a pivotal election year, President Donald Trump addressed the GOP U.S. House…
WATCH: Trump ‘not gonna pay’ child care fraud; Immigration enforcement costs; Moving out
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…
Duckworth pushes military IVF coverage as critics warn taxpayers could pay
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Schaumburg, criticizes the House speaker and the president after a provision…
Illinois quick hits: Increased flu activity reported
Increased flu activity reported The…