State Week

Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
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  • GOVERNMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield

  1. 1D AGO

    State Week: The property tax burden is getting more focus

    While there always complaints over property taxes, legislators have rarely tried to tackle the issue.

    29 min

  2. APR 3

    State Week: The data center debate

    The centers are considered the backbone of the internet, providing processing power for technology like AI and cloud computing. But they are also controversial.

    29 min

  3. MAR 27

    State Week: Lawmakers consider a higher education funding change

    A plan to create more equity among campuses is running into opposition from the state's flagship university.

    29 min

  4. MAR 20

    State Week: Primary election recap

    The general election matchups are set.

    29 min

  5. MAR 13

    State Week: A look at key primary races

    Voters will decide primaries for the U.S. Senate, governor and more on election day next week.

    29 min

  6. MAR 6

    State Week: JB Pritzker responds to Clinton testimony

    The governor was quick to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Clinton later retracted that part of his testimony.

    29 min

  7. FEB 27

    State Week: The Illinois Accountability Commission hears more testimony

    The panel was created to document incidents and the impact of immigration enforcement during Operation Midway Blitz.

    29 min

  8. FEB 20

    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.

    29 min
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An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield

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  • Creator
    Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    State Week

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