State Week

Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
  • 4.7 (51)
  • GOVERNMENT
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY
State Week

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    State Week: Illinois Democrats brace for Trump 2.0

    The state's majority party is considering ways to strengthen laws ahead of Trump's potential policy changes.

    29 min

  2. NOV 8

    State Week: Election takeaways

    Democrats held onto seats in congress and the Illinois General Assembly. But Republicans found reason for hope.

    29 min

  3. NOV 1

    State Week: Previewing the election in Illinois

    Along with the race for president, there are many other decisions for voters in the state.

    29 min

  4. OCT 25

    State Week: Testimony begins in Madigan's trial

    Madigan is accused of racketeering and bribery during his time as Illinois House Speaker.

    29 min

  5. OCT 18

    State Week: Election Day draws closer

    Our panel talks about the role Midwest states will play in choosing the next president.

    29 min

  6. OCT 11

    State Week: The case against Madigan

    The long-awaited trial of the former Illinois House Speaker is getting underway in federal court.

    29 min

  7. OCT 4

    State Week: What changes might come from Sonya Massey's death?

    Massey, an unarmed Black woman, was shot and killed in her home by a former deputy this summer. The case has put more focus on police hiring and training.

    29 min

  8. SEP 27

    State Week: Will the state be asked to help with Chicago's fiscal woes?

    A dire financial picture will test Mayor Brandon Johnson and could lead to requests for help from the state.

    29 min
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An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org

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  • Creator
    Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    State Week

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