Podcast Episodes

State Week: Durbin's vote rankles many Democrats

The retiring senator was among a handful of Democratic lawmakers to help Republicans reopen the federal government after the longest-ever shutdown.

Published on 12 hours ago

State Week: Left on the table

State lawmakers passed some key legislation during their fall session, but several other measures failed to get through or were never called for a vote.

Published on 1 week ago

State Week: A flurry of legislation

Episode 44

Lawmakers stayed busy until the end of the fall session, passing several key pieces of legislation.

Published on 2 weeks ago

State Week: What's left on the fall session agenda?

Illinois lawmakers have one week of session left this year. We discuss what might get done.

Published on 3 weeks ago

State Week: Madigan goes to prison

Episode 42

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a federal facility in Morgantown, West Virginia this week.

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

State Week: On the streets and in the courts

ICE protests continue in Chicago while the city and state fight against National Guard deployment in court.

Published on 1 month ago

State Week: A show of force

Armed agents in military fatigues patrolled downtown Chicago last weekend. The image sent a message as the Trump Administration continues with its immigration enforcement blitz.

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

State Week: Pritzker tells agencies to curb spending

Episode 38

The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty.

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

State Week: Remembering Jim Edgar

The former governor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

State Week: The blitz begins

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from…

Published on 2 months ago