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Jim Dey | Illinoisans can't look too far down their noses at Minnesota - The News-Gazette
Jim Dey | Illinoisans can't look too far down their noses at Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been getting considerable grief lately, mostly for his non-existent oversight of welfare programs.
www.news-gazette.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Jim Dey | Illinoisans can't look too far down their noses at Minnesota - The News-Gazette
State rep calls out violent rhetoric after Pritzker commission rips federal officers
State rep calls out violent rhetoric after Pritzker commission rips federal officers
(The Center Square) – After the first meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a Republican state representative says Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s rhetoric does the opposite of discouraging violence.
www.thecentersquare.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
State rep calls out violent rhetoric after Pritzker commission rips federal officers
Editorial: Leverage-obsessed Chicago Bears do their best to squelch the good seasonal vibes
Editorial: Leverage-obsessed Chicago Bears do their best to squelch the good seasonal vibes
Take a break with all that stadium stuff, Kevin Warren. Come back after the Bears win the Super Bowl.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Editorial: Leverage-obsessed Chicago Bears do their best to squelch the good seasonal vibes
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls
The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Springfield, makes Illinois at least the 19th state to be sued for such information.
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls
WATCH: Pritzker reacts to Trump's address; Immigration enforcement continues | Illinois
WATCH: Pritzker reacts to Trump’s address; Immigration enforcement continues
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares highlights from Wednesday evening primetime address to the nation from President
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
WATCH: Pritzker reacts to Trump's address; Immigration enforcement continues | Illinois
Pritzker disputes Trump claims, says Illinois GOP backs president '100%'
Pritzker disputes Trump claims, says Illinois GOP backs president '100%'
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois Republicans are letting President Donald Trump get away with boasting about higher prices, stagnant wage growth and extreme uncertainty.
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Pritzker disputes Trump claims, says Illinois GOP backs president '100%'
Illinois quick hits: Bovino thanks police; fire assistance grants available - The Center Square
Illinois quick hits: Bovino thanks police; fire assistance grants available
Bovino thanks police
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Illinois quick hits: Bovino thanks police; fire assistance grants available - The Center Square
Illinois quick hits: Increased energy prices expected; IHSA changes approved
Illinois quick hits: Increased energy prices expected; IHSA changes approved
Increased energy prices expected
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Illinois quick hits: Increased energy prices expected; IHSA changes approved
New Trump administration proposals could further reduce gender-affirming care for minors in Illinois
New Trump administration proposals could further reduce gender-affirming care for minors in Illinois
The specter of losing federal funding has already driven some Chicago area hospital systems to scale back gender-affirming care for minors. But a few hospitals have held out.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New Trump administration proposals could further reduce gender-affirming care for minors in Illinois
Jed Babbin Says Venezuela Action Needs Clear Limits as Global Conflicts Test U.S. Strategy
Jed Babbin Says Venezuela Action Needs Clear Limits as Global Conflicts Test U.S. Strategy - Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Jed Babbin on Venezuela and the tense Russia/Ukraine peace negotiations
morninganswerchicago.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Jed Babbin Says Venezuela Action Needs Clear Limits as Global Conflicts Test U.S. Strategy
Jeffrey Tucker Questions Trump’s Economic Messaging and Warns of Lasting Effects From Inflation and DEI Policies
Jeffrey Tucker Questions Trump’s Economic Messaging and Warns of Lasting Effects From Inflation and DEI Policies - Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Jeffrey A. Tucker, founder of the Brownstone Institute and senior economics columnist for the Epoch Times, critiques Trump’s prime-time address — and discusses a generation shaped by DEI policies.
morninganswerchicago.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Jeffrey Tucker Questions Trump’s Economic Messaging and Warns of Lasting Effects From Inflation and DEI Policies
Alderman Says Chicago Budget Crisis Driven by Uncollected Debt and Political Choices, Not Lack of Money
Alderman Says Chicago Budget Crisis Driven by Uncollected Debt and Political Choices, Not Lack of Money - Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
15th ward Alderman Ray Lopez breaks down the budget battle at city hall
morninganswerchicago.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Alderman Says Chicago Budget Crisis Driven by Uncollected Debt and Political Choices, Not Lack of Money
Former Orland Park Mayor Warns of Free Speech Fight and Rapid Demographic Change in Southwest Suburbs
Former Orland Park Mayor Warns of Free Speech Fight and Rapid Demographic Change in Southwest Suburbs - Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
A legal battle involving the former mayor of Orland Park has become a flashpoint in a broader debate over free speech, local governance, and the impact of rapid demographic change in Chicago’s southwest...
morninganswerchicago.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Former Orland Park Mayor Warns of Free Speech Fight and Rapid Demographic Change in Southwest Suburbs
Daily Show Notes: Thursday 12/18/25
Daily Show Notes: Thursday 12/18/25 - Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Trump’s Prime Time Christmas Address to the Nation Sports & Politics Former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau reacts after a judge trims the village’s lawsuit he calls an attempt to silence him. 📹...
morninganswerchicago.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Daily Show Notes: Thursday 12/18/25
IL House Speaker: 'not even close' to school choice legislation | Illinois - The Center Square
IL House Speaker: 'not even close' to school choice legislation
(The Center Square) – The speaker of the Illinois House says he would put school choice legislation up for a vote if 60 Democrats in his chamber supported it.
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
IL House Speaker: 'not even close' to school choice legislation | Illinois - The Center Square
23 NEC lawsuits vs baby formula makers tossed from Cook County court - Legal Newsline
23 NEC lawsuits vs baby formula makers tossed from Cook County court
CHICAGO - Nearly two dozen lawsuits lodged by trial lawyers on behalf of out-of-state plaintiffs seeking to use Cook County's famously plaintiff-friendly courts to score potentially big judgments against...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
23 NEC lawsuits vs baby formula makers tossed from Cook County court - Legal Newsline
IL comptroller: Chicago mayor’s policies chase businesses away
IL comptroller: Chicago mayor’s policies chase businesses away
(The Center Square) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says Chicago is chasing job creators away with crippling policies.
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
IL comptroller: Chicago mayor’s policies chase businesses away
IL House Speaker: 'not even close' to school choice legislation
IL House Speaker: 'not even close' to school choice legislation
(The Center Square) – The speaker of the Illinois House says he would put school choice legislation up for a vote if 60 Democrats in his chamber supported it.
www.thecentersquare.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
IL House Speaker: 'not even close' to school choice legislation
WATCH: Illinois decoupling law recaptures taxes federal code cuts - The Center Square
WATCH: Illinois decoupling law recaptures taxes federal code cuts
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois decoupling from portions of the federal tax code was necessary to keep tax dollars flowing to the state that the federal
www.thecentersquare.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
WATCH: Illinois decoupling law recaptures taxes federal code cuts - The Center Square
IL comptroller: Chicago mayor's policies chase businesses away | Illinois
IL comptroller: Chicago mayor’s policies chase businesses away
(The Center Square) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says Chicago is chasing job creators away with crippling policies.
www.thecentersquare.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
IL comptroller: Chicago mayor's policies chase businesses away | Illinois
Illinois quick hits: Republicans oppose Madigan pardon request - The Center Square
Illinois quick hits: Republicans oppose Madigan pardon request
Republicans oppose Madigan pardon request
www.thecentersquare.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Illinois quick hits: Republicans oppose Madigan pardon request - The Center Square
WATCH: Amid continued enforcement, Pritzker tells ICE protesters: 'Do as you have' | Illinois
WATCH: Amid continued enforcement, Pritzker tells ICE protesters: ‘Do as you have’
(The Center Square) – Immigration enforcement continues in Illinois as Gov. J.B. Pritzker again encouraged protesters to “do as you have.”
www.thecentersquare.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WATCH: Amid continued enforcement, Pritzker tells ICE protesters: 'Do as you have' | Illinois
WATCH: Higher tolls and taxes for transit; Manufacturers urge energy veto; DCFS interns | Illinois
WATCH: Higher tolls and taxes for transit; Manufacturers urge energy veto; DCFS interns
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop discusses the enactment of a bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ushers in
www.thecentersquare.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
WATCH: Higher tolls and taxes for transit; Manufacturers urge energy veto; DCFS interns | Illinois
Illinois Republicans tell President Trump to reject Michael Madigan pardon request
Illinois Republicans tell President Trump to reject Michael Madigan pardon request
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, Mary Miller and Mike Bost, staunch Trump allies, penned the request on Tuesday.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Illinois Republicans tell President Trump to reject Michael Madigan pardon request
Former FBI Agent Blasts Handling of Brown University Shooting and Questions Withheld Details
Former FBI Agent Blasts Handling of Brown University Shooting and Questions Withheld Details - Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent, on the Brown University shooter manhunt and the legal controversy surrounding Mar-a-Lago
morninganswerchicago.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Former FBI Agent Blasts Handling of Brown University Shooting and Questions Withheld Details