Podcast Episodes

State Week: Who's in the race for Chicago mayor?

Several candidates are eyeing the position in the 2027 election.

2 months, 1 week ago

State Week: The speaker faces fallout

Episode 30

Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanu…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

State Week: Trump continues to raise election security concerns ahead of the midterms

The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat.

2 months, 3 weeks ago

State Week: Ammons indicted, Benton resigns

A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.

2 months, 4 weeks ago

State Week: A new fiscal year brings new laws

On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois.

3 months, 1 week ago

State Week: A data center discussion

On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left…

3 months, 1 week ago

State Week: Illinois tackles the intoxicating hemp industry

A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

State Week: Is the Chicago Bears' move to Indiana a done deal?

The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

State Week: A session wrap-up

Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new sta…

4 months ago

State Week: The final hours

The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.

4 months, 1 week ago