Illinois diversity leaders dodge questions as they slip farther from goals

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February 23rd, 2026

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For The Center Square Daily, host Greg Bishop talks with The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong about his investigation into the taxpayer cost of Illinois' Equity and Inclusion Commission and the failure to make progress toward their stated goals. Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_83dd7093-803f-422b-9ebc-40d70c60fe80.html Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

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