Capitol Cast: Illinois

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Capitol Cast: Illinois

Your trusted source for news and analysis of Illinois state government

  1. Capitol News Roundup: Dec. 21, 2024

    3 DAYS AGO

    Capitol News Roundup: Dec. 21, 2024

    CNI Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki reports the week's news from around Illinois.

    5 min
  2. Storm Clouds Ahead in 2025

    4 DAYS AGO

    Storm Clouds Ahead in 2025

    The state of Illinois will start the new year facing a projected $3.2 billion budget shortfall while demands continue to grow for funding of education and pensions. There are also growing concerns about the adequacy of the state's power grid as Illinois continues its push for a carbon-free energy system.

    24 min
  3. Capitol News Roundup: Dec. 14, 2024

    DEC 12

    Capitol News Roundup: Dec. 14, 2024

    CNI Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki reports the week's news from around Illinois.

    6 min
  4. Immigration, quantum computing and the state flag

    DEC 11

    Immigration, quantum computing and the state flag

    Illinois officials are bracing for the possibility of mass deportations when the new Trump administration takes office. Chicago will become home to a new quantum computing center. And a new state flag may be in the works for Illinois. The CNI team discusses the news.

    14 min
  5. Election Numbers; Madigan Trial

    DEC 6

    Election Numbers; Madigan Trial

    The Illinois State Board of Elections has certified the final results of the 2024 election. And the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues in Chicago following testimony this week from former city Alderman Danny Solis. Peter Hancock discusses those stories with CNI reporters Andrew Adams, Ben Szalinski and Hannah Meisel.

    24 min
  6. Capitol News Roundup: November 23, 2024

    NOV 21

    Capitol News Roundup: November 23, 2024

    CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller reports the week's news from around Illinois.

    8 min
  7. Illinois Lawmakers: Veto Session 2024

    NOV 21

    Illinois Lawmakers: Veto Session 2024

    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are sizing up the challenge of dealing with a projected $3.2 billion dollar budget shortfall for the state’s new fiscal year that starts July 1. Guests include Senate Democrats' appropriations lead Elgie Sims Jr. of Chicago, Deputy Senate Republican Leader Sue Rezin of Morris, House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel of Evanston, and Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain of Peoria. Capitol News Illinois reporter Peter Hancock provides an overview of the fall veto session’s news with host Jak Tichenor.

    29 min
  8. Two new realities in Springfield

    NOV 14

    Two new realities in Springfield

    Illinois Democrats are adapting to two new realities: A looming $3.2 billion budget deficit and a second term for Donald Trump. The Capitol News Illinois Statehouse team breaks it down - and introduces our latest hire.

    21 min
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    Capitol News Illinois
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
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