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As voters voice growing worries about rising costs, Gov. J.B. Pritzker points to federal policy decisions.
Published Jun 17, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ
Voters in Illinois and across the U.S. are increasingly concerned about inflation, The Center Square reports. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says federal policies are to blame for the rising prices.
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