Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. LaToya Greenwood
Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, discusses the issue of racial inequities in the Metro East area and the mood of that community in the wake o…
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Sen. Robert Peters
As part of our ongoing project, "Perspectives on Progress," Illinois state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, shares his thoughts on the May 25 killing o…
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Sen. Kimberly Lightford
As part of our ongoing project, Perspectives on Progress, Illinois state Sen. Kimberly Lightford talks about her source of hope and how she does not …
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Maurice West
Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, talks about how Illinois can move forward in the wake of protests and demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. H…
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Marcus Evans
As part of our ongoing project, Perspectives on Progress, state Rep. Marcus Evans reflects on his experiences with police and how he would like to se…
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Curtis Tarver
As part of our ongoing project, Perspectives on Progress, Illinois state Rep. Curtis Tarver talks about what he is seeing as daily demonstrations in …
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
As part of our ongoing project, Perspectives on Progress, state Rep. Chris Welch talks about his reaction to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed bl…
5 years, 9 months ago
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. La Shawn Ford
Capitol News Illinois launched its new "Perspectives on Progress" podcast series Monday, June 8 in an effort to broadcast conversations about race in…
5 years, 9 months ago
Illinois Starts to Reopen
A week after the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up a historic special session, the state has entered Phase 3 of the reopening plan. Reporters Pete…
5 years, 9 months ago
Statehouse Coverage in a Pandemic
Four interns with the University of Illinois Springfield's Public Affairs Reporting program talk about their experience covering the Illinois Stateho…
5 years, 10 months ago