
The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Illinois from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Statehouse candidate Bailey Templeton about her latest findings through public records requests showing a 725% increase in the amount of Medicaid spending on children without Social Security Numbers.
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(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says his office has endured 365 days of chaos with President Donald Trump back in the White House. Raoul held a press conference in Chicago on Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of Tru... more
Greg Bishop discusses the status of several Second Amendment challenges in the federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court still considering whether to take a challenge from Illinois calling the state's gun and magazine ban unconstitutional.
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Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews.
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Excellent show, great reporting, wish you had more content, would be nice to get two reports per week with all the happenings in The nonstop drama of Illinois politics.
I love listening to the updates on what is happening in Illinois. They help keep me up to date on the weeks political activities. A great overview for a citizen who is looking for a succinct report! Keep up the good work!
They are doing a great job of really understanding the current state of Illinois. My wife and appreciate hearing it from the center and not from the right or the left. Just facts and nothing more.
I found this podcast on accident and have been enjoying its content immensely! Enjoy hearing rational viewpoints and debate on issues of the day. Thank you!
This is just great IL content, great format with news up front followed by good discussion. Love this.
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Focused on delivering current news and analyses from Illinois, this audio series presents critical stories impacting the state, including politics, legislation, and community issues. The conversations engage with key developments such as immigration policies, public safety, and local governance, highlighting the diverse perspectives surrounding these topics. Unique to this audio series is its combination of succinct reporting and in-depth discussions featuring local politicians, activists, and experts, creating a platform for informed discourse on the intricacies of Illinois politics.
Listeners can expect episodes rich with commentary on significant legislative changes, government actions, and the socio-economic factors at play in the regi... more
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Recent guests on Illinois in Focus include:
1. Jeanne Ives
2. Alexis Giannullius
3. Anthony DeLuca
4. Kwame Raoul
5. Brad Halbrook
6. Larry Snelling
7. Sheila Weinberg
8. Jim O'Neill
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