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Illinois in Focus: States sue over funds; DHS responds to critics; Fed responds to investigation

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January 12th, 2026

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Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday Jan. 12th, 2026 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com/illinois Follow Bishop @bishoponair

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