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By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the latest comments in the ongoing debate around drawing new congressional maps with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on the national stage while state Sen. Jil Tracy files a lawsuit in Illinois on behalf of the Texas House to honor Lone Star State warrants for absent Democrats hiding out in the Land of Lincoln.

Bishop also provides highlights from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to the Chicago suburbs to highlight their ongoing efforts to detain illegal aliens in a state that is not cooperating with federal officials.

Finally, Bishop shares comments from a small business owner experiencing a $1,000 increase in their monthly utility bill and members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus urging legislators to return to the state capitol to deal with increased energy prices.

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