WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday July 11th, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews recent comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson critical of increased funding for immigration enforcement amid ICE officials contending with violent protests as he dodges questions about his personal security detail.

Bishop also looks at the recent announcement of a lithium battery coming to Illinois with millions of incentives to create 50 jobs.

Finally, Bishop reviews the reaction to State Farm announcing home insurance policies are set to increase in Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on legislators to enact regulatory reforms.

Watch the full program below. 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.

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