217 Today: Rep. LaHood supports Medicaid cuts and SNAP reductions in the GOP megabill
Emily Bollinger / WGLT
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Illinois is now one of a handful of states taking executive action to evaluate the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the state’s economy.
- Homeowners in Illinois covered by State Farm could see a large rate increase.
- Tucked into President Trump's big beautiful bill making 2017 tax cuts permanent is an affordable housing tax credit.
- A former Commonwealth Edison executive convicted of falsifying business records and conspiracy is going to prison for a corruption scheme involving one-time House Speaker Michael Madigan.
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood and he explains his support for President Trump's tax and spending package.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Charlie Schlenker and Dave Mckinney.