(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop discusses the news of Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he’s not seeking reelection, which opens up the seat for voters to pick a new senator in 2026.
Bishop also reviews recent discussions around the estate tax on Illinois family farms and Republicans saying Democrats need to reprioritize spending to save the industry.
Finally, Bishop looks at highlights from two separate Illinois House committees, one dealing with mental health and firearms and the other dealing with human trafficking awareness.
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