State Week

Jul 19 2024 28 mins 1.2k
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An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR [email protected]

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State Week: Illinois Republicans look ahead

Jul 19 2024 28 mins  
The state's GOP is energized with new leadership following the national convention in Milwaukee.

State Week: Pritzker stands by Biden, at least publicly

Jul 11 2024 28 mins  
Illinois' governor said this week he fully expects Joe Biden will be the nominee of the Democratic Party.

State Week: The state of journalism

Jul 03 2024 28 mins  
In this special State Week episode, we discuss the problems facing the news industry and what the future may hold.

State Week: The Dobbs decision and Illinois — two years on

Jun 26 2024 28 mins  
This week marked two years since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. In that time, Illinois has become a safe haven for abortions and women's health procedures.

State Week: Another leadership change for Illinois Republicans

Jun 21 2024 28 mins  
Party Chair Don Tracy announced he will leave the job he's held for more than three years.

State Week: Corruption cases continue in the courts

Jun 14 2024 28 mins  
It's a busy time for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District.

State Week: The governor signs the new budget

Jun 07 2024 28 mins  
Pritzker took action on the $53 billion dollar spending plan.

State Week: End of session wrap-up

May 31 2024 28 mins  
Lawmakers wrapped up the spring session this week, sending a new budget to the governor.

State Week: A new budget within reach

May 24 2024 28 mins  
Lawmakers had a tentative deal Friday on a spending plan, paving the way for the spring session to end as early as this weekend.

State Week: An Illinois budget showdown looms as session adjournment nears

May 17 2024 28 mins  
The legislature has set May 24 as the day to wrap up their work.