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Kevin Bessler

Kevin Bessler reports on statewide issues in Illinois for the Center Square. He has over 30 years of experience in radio news reporting throughout the Midwest.

IRS
Bill would protect last-day income tax filers from IRS penalties

(The Center Square) – With Tax Day about a month away, an Illinois congressman is trying to simplify the tax filing process. Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, has introduced… Read More

March 14, 2025
Homeschools
Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition

(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation that would create oversight requirements on Illinois homeschooling is being denounced in Springfield. The Homeschool Act in House Bill 2827 would add… Read More

March 7, 2025
Government
Bill would expel students for at least a year if they commit a sexual assault

(The Center Square) – A sexual assault involving school kids in a small central Illinois community has prompted an Illinois lawmaker to take action. State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield,… Read More

January 30, 2025
Illegal Immigration
ICE agents begin deportation raids in Chicago, Cook County

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is following through on promises to ramp up immigration enforcement efforts and Illinois is in the bullseye. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)… Read More

January 27, 2025
Culture
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner still higher than pre-pandemic prices

(The Center Square) – As we get closer to the holiday, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years, but the dinner is still more expensive… Read More

November 28, 2024