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What Does the Illinois Treasurer Do?
What does the Illinois Treasurer do? We speak with Treasurer Mike Frerichs about his role in Illinois state government and some of the programs his o…
4 years, 11 months ago
March 26 Week in Review
The Illinois Senate was back in the Statehouse and passed some significant legislation while the House continued to hold remote committee meetings. T…
4 years, 11 months ago
CapitolCast: Interview with the Governor
Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki talks with Gov. JB Pritzker about the state's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, whether the pande…
5 years ago
The Pandemic, One Year In
On the anniversary of Gov. JB Pritzker's statewide disaster declaration, the Capitol News Illinois team discusses how the pandemic has affected every…
5 years ago
March 5, 2021 Week in Review
The CNI news team discusses the election of a new Democratic Party state chairwoman, the state's staggering pension debt, pushes to reopen more activ…
5 years ago
Illinois' Teacher Shortage
A new survey of Illinois school districts shows a large and persistent teacher shortage that is getting worse in many parts of the state. The Capitol…
5 years ago
Pandemic Budget and Madigan Resignation
Governor JB Pritzker delivered his third budget address since taking office and longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigned from the Gen…
5 years, 1 month ago
Interview: House GOP Leader Jim Durkin
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, discusses the new House Rules, the new state party chairman and the future of the Republican Pa…
5 years, 1 month ago
Interview with Agriculture Director Jerry Costello
Acting Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II discusses the state of agriculture in Illinois, the emerging market for industrial hemp, the impact of …
5 years, 1 month ago
Interview: House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Newly-elected Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaks with Capitol News Illinois' Peter Hancock about the challenges now facing the state…
5 years, 1 month ago