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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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 8 months 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, 8 months 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, 8 months ago
The Lame Duck Session
The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down the General Assembly's lame duck session and the election of a new House speaker.
5 years, 8 months ago
December 11 Week in Review
The COVID-19 pandemic showed positive signs in Illinois as federal funding for state responses is about to run out. Troubling outbreaks occurred at s…
5 years, 10 months ago
Pandemic Surge - Veto Session - Elections
The CNI news team breaks down the new surge in COVID-19 cases, how that's affecting the General Assembly and the results of the Nov. 3 general electi…
5 years, 10 months ago
Election Countdown amid Pandemic
As Election Day nears, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in Illinois. The Capitol News Illinois team discusses the upcoming votes for a gradua…
5 years, 11 months ago