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Capitol Cast: Illinois

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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 vet...

Nov 21, 2024•29 min

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.

Nov 14, 2024•21 min

State Report Card sparks efforts to boost math scores | Capitol Cast: November 8, 2024

The latest Illinois School Report Card shows proficiency rates in English Language Arts reached an all-time high last year, but math scores have been slow to recover since the pandemic. In this episode of Capitol Cast, CNI's Peter Hancock interviews State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders about plans to develop a comprehensive strategy to boost state math scores.

Nov 08, 2024•17 min

A look at the evolution of Illinois politics | Capitol Cast: October 25, 2024

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller examines Illinois' 17th Congressional District race. Two former members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, Cheri Bustos and Ray LaHood, were guests of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Oct 25, 2024•15 min

An inside look at "The Last Republican" | Capitol Cast: October 18, 2024

An interview with Steve Pink, director of a new documentary film "The Last Republican," that focuses on former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who famously broke with Donald Trump and the Republican Party over the results of the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Oct 18, 2024•24 min

Prepping for the '24 DNC | Capitol Cast: August 14, 2024

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is among the state’s Democrats preparing for next week’s national convention in Chicago. In this episode of Capitol Cast, Peter Hancock talks with Stratton about strategies and priorities for the Harris/Walz campaign, as well as down-ballot races and issues she’s focused on.

Aug 14, 2024•19 min

August heats up | Capitol Cast: August 9, 2024

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki about the week's news. This week, Gov. JB Pritzker called for the resignation of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, he opened the Illinois State Fair, and he signed numerous bills into law. After the podcast was recorded, Campbell announced he would retire by the end of the month.

Aug 09, 2024•13 min

Sonya Massey Latest | Capitol Cast: August 2, 2024

In the weeks following the death of Sonya Massey, many are still questioning how it happened. In this episode of Capitol Cast, we'll hear from CNI's Beth Hundsdorfer and Andrew Adams about the latest news, events and information uncovered during the ongoing investigation into now-former deputy Sean Grayson - who is accused of killing Massey.

Aug 02, 2024•20 min

Political Tumult in 2024 | Capitol Cast - July 24, 2024

In the span of one month, Americans have seen an assassination attempt on a former president, the first of two major party political conventions, and the incumbent president bowing out of his reelection campaign. CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Prof. E.J. Fagan with the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs about the news, and its impact on the 2024 campaign.

Jul 24, 2024•20 min

Behind the Scenes at the RNC

The Capitol News Illinois team was on the ground in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. Reporters Hannah Meisel, Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams recap the week’s events and look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Jul 19, 2024•23 min
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