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Phase 5 Reopening
As Illinois enters Phase 5 of the state's reopening, Gov. JB Pritzker reflects on how the state responded. Plus, the Capitol News Illinois team discu…
5 years, 4 months ago
Pritzker Reflects on 2021 Session
Gov. JB Pritzker talks about the accomplishments of the 2021 session, legislative redistricting and the prospects of an energy bill that would transi…
5 years, 4 months ago
Illinois' Mental Health Care 'Crisis'
A look at the state of mental health care in Illinois, including discussions with experts and lawmakers.
5 years, 5 months ago
Reopening, Education & Redistricting
Gov. Pritzker announces a path to full reopening while also revising his budget proposal by adding $350 million for K-12 education. And the controver…
5 years, 5 months ago
April 30 Week in Review
The Capitol News Illinois team discusses Gov. Pritzker's energy proposal, a new report on a COVID-19 outbreak at a veterans home, landmark health car…
5 years, 5 months ago
An Independent Redistricting Commission?
State Rep. Tim Butler, the ranking Republican on the House Redistricting Committee, talks about the GOP's proposal for an independent redistricting c…
5 years, 6 months ago
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…
5 years, 6 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…
5 years, 6 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, 7 months 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, 7 months ago