WATCH: Chicago IG seeks urgency on OT costs; Group warns taxpayers paying for polls

(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square’s Greg Bishop shares comments from Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg about recent reports concerning overpayments for overtime and the urgency to address continued problems.

Bishop also shares some of a conversation with Americans For Prosperity Illinois Deputy Director Brian Costin about concerns over local governments using tax dollars to advocate for tax increase referendum.

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