WATCH: Trump calls Pritzker ’nothing’ in public safety push; U.S. Rep. Mary Miller live
September 17, 2025/
(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop airs the latest comments about public safety from President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others as Trump continues to say Chicago is next on his agenda to clean up crime and illegal immigration.
Bishop also talks live with Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, about parental rights, political civility and withholding federal tax funds from Illinois to seek policy changes at the state level.
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.
⚠️ Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 12:50PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Today Jul 19
70°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Latest News Stories
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Washington Township Board of Trustees for May 5, 2025
The Washington Township Board of Trustees paused a decision on a major security upgrade, approved community sponsorships, and discussed the future of its senior events at its meeting on Monday,...
County Approves $4.3 Million Purchase of Wetland Banking Credits for Highway Projects
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved an agreement to purchase wetland banking site credits for $4,324,550 from V3 Wetland Restoration LLC to support future county highway...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for March 20, 2025
The Beecher Fire Protection District is preparing for changes in its leadership and staffing after the Board of Trustees on March 20 approved the creation of a new Lieutenant position....
Beecher Fire District to Hire New Lieutenant, Approves Updated Appointment Process
Article Summary: The Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees has authorized the creation of a new Lieutenant position and will begin accepting applications at the end of March. The...
Labor Representative Addresses County Committee on Public Transportation Reform Efforts
JOLIET — A labor representative warned Will County officials Thursday that proposed reforms to regional public transportation governance could diminish the county's voice in transit decisions during a presentation to...
Committee Advances $1.7 Million Upgrade Plan for River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
JOLIET — The Will County Executive Committee voted Thursday to advance a $1.7 million proposal to upgrade the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center rather than pursuing costlier alternatives to house...
County Executive Committee Briefs: Transportation Program Expands, Ordinances Updated
Mobility Management Program Expands to Three Townships: The Executive Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement to expand the Will County Mobility Management Program to include Channahon, Manhattan, and Plainfield townships. The...
County Executive Committee Advances Elected Officials’ Pay Increases After Extended Debate
The Will County Executive Committee voted Thursday to advance a proposal for pay increases for countywide elected officials and county board members, setting the stage for a final vote at...
County Considers Bond Refinancing That Could Save Millions
JOLIET — Will County officials on Thursday discussed a potential bond refinancing opportunity that could save the county approximately $3.6 million in debt service costs by taking advantage of favorable...
Will County Ordinance Committee Briefs: Unanimous Votes for Proclamations, Title Changes, Audits Discussed
Committee Clarifies Unanimous Vote Requirement for Honorary Proclamations: The Ordinance Committee refined language in Chapter 30 regarding honorary proclamations, specifying that they shall be allowed "only by unanimous vote" of...
County Undertakes Formatting Overhaul of Decades-Old Ordinances
JOLIET — Will County officials are modernizing the format and structure of the county's ordinances, some of which date back to 1943, as part of a comprehensive review process to...
County Reviews Rules on Virtual Meeting Attendance, Committee Participation
JOLIET — Will County officials discovered Thursday that their current practices regarding virtual meeting attendance may not fully comply with state law, as the Ordinance Committee worked through updates to...
Will County Ordinance Committee Reviews Administrative Code, Clarifies Official Powers
JOLIET — The Will County Ordinance Committee spent several hours Thursday reviewing and updating Chapter 30 of the county's Code of Ordinances, which governs county administration, with particular attention to...
