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State Week: The governor's budget plan
Gov. JB Pritzker presented his spending plan to lawmakers this week. We discuss the package and the reaction to it.
2 months, 1 week ago
State Week: Governor deals with uncertainty as he prepares to deliver his budget address
The uncertainty of federal funding has increased over the past year, making this fiscal plan JB Pritzker's most challenging so far.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
State Week: Pritzker's pension push
The governor is looking ahead on the state's pension debt as he prepares to present his next budget proposal.
2 months, 3 weeks ago
State Week: ICE under scrutiny
Amid questions about tactics and leadership change, the Trump Administration is under more pressure about its immigration enforcement campaign. What …
3 months ago
State Week: Lawmakers discuss potential changes to the SAFE-T Act
The landmark criminal justice package that eliminated cash bail could be changed during the upcoming spring session.
3 months, 1 week ago
State Week: The Chicago Bears game plan for a new stadium
The Chicago Bears success on the field this season has yet to translate into the team getting what it wants for a new home.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
State Week: Trump targets Illinois with funding freeze; major energy package signed into law
The Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new ene…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
State Week: The state of local news 2025
We discuss the latest State of Local News report produced by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
4 months ago
State Week: The year in review
Episode 1
On this episode, we look back on the stories that made news over the past year in state government and politics.
4 months ago
State Week: Illinois wants to hold ICE accountable
The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week. Also, the governor signs major legislation.
4 months, 1 week ago