Podcast Episodes

State Week: What's left on the fall session agenda?

Illinois lawmakers have one week of session left this year. We discuss what might get done.

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

State Week: Madigan goes to prison

Episode 42

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a federal facility in Morgantown, West Virginia this week.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

State Week: On the streets and in the courts

ICE protests continue in Chicago while the city and state fight against National Guard deployment in court.

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

State Week: A show of force

Armed agents in military fatigues patrolled downtown Chicago last weekend. The image sent a message as the Trump Administration continues with its immigration enforcement blitz.

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

State Week: Pritzker tells agencies to curb spending

Episode 38

The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty.

Published on 3 months ago

State Week: Remembering Jim Edgar

The former governor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

State Week: The blitz begins

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

State Week: The Trump Administration targets Illinois

Chicago awaits the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling the city along with a large immigration enforcement operation.

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

State Week: Chicago is braced

Chicago and Illinois officials are waiting to see if the Trump Administration moves forward with threats to bring National Guard troops to the city's streets.

Published on 4 months ago

State Week: Redistricting redux

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois went back home where Republicans were ready to approve new congressional district boundaries. Meanwhile, California and other states are considering similar effor…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago