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Elections Amid Coronavirus
The Illinois primary elections took place in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic. Matt Dietrich, spokesman for the Illinois State Board of E…
6 years, 6 months ago
Coronavirus Puts General Assembly on Pause
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads in Illinois, the legislative session has been put on pause, along with many other ordinary things in life. Peter …
6 years, 6 months ago
Where's the Property Tax Reform?
While Republicans complain Democratic leaders aren't moving forward on property taxes, Rep. Michael Zalewski, who chairs the House Revenue and Financ…
6 years, 7 months ago
Coronavirus Response and a Statehouse News Wrapup
Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot explain the state's response plan for the spreading coronavirus outbreak, dubbed COVID-19. Plus, th…
6 years, 7 months ago
Blagojevic Freed amid New Corruption Study
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is freed from prison during the same week a new study is released showing Chicago the most corrupt city in Ameri…
6 years, 7 months ago
Budget Address Preview
Gov. JB Pritzker will deliver his second budget address on Wednesday, Feb. 19. But lawmakers are also focusing on their own legislative agendas, incl…
6 years, 7 months ago
Primaries, Voter Registrations and Ethics
The Iowa caucus debacle has some people thinking it should be Illinois' turn to host the first presidential primary; Secretary of State Jesse White A…
6 years, 8 months ago
2020 Session Opens Under Ethics Cloud
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an upbeat State of the State address, but a dark ethical cloud still hangs over the Illinois General Assembly. Peter Hancock an…
6 years, 8 months ago
2020 Session Preview
The Illinois Senate has a new president and the 2020 legislative session is about to get underway. Peter Hancock, Jerry Nowicki and Rebecca Anzel tal…
6 years, 8 months ago
Gov. Pritzker's First Year
In an interview, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker reflects on his first year in office and his priorities for 2020. Discussion and analysis with Peter H…
6 years, 8 months ago