Pritzker to Disgruntled Residents: ‘Move’ & Trump Cuts Funds Tied to Cashless Bail | Weekly Recap

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August 31st, 2025

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Greg Bishop covers the debate around President Donald Trump’s executive order cutting off federal tax funds for cashless bail policies like Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act, and the pushback from its supporters. He also shares comments from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about residents voicing support to split the state, saying those unhappy should move. New Illinois Chairman G.H. Merritt responds, arguing the governor misunderstands the movement and refuses to listen. All this and more on this weeks Illinois in Focus Recap

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