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Capitol Cast: Illinois

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Influential Illinoisans: Cheri Bustos

We’re continuing our “Influential Illinoisans” series in a conversation with former U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos. The Quad Cities Democrat has a long pedigree in Illinois politics, and she put that to use in Washington. Photo by Capitol News Illinois

Oct 06, 2023•27 min

Election authorities discuss security, six months before Primary 2024

Election authorities from around Illinois gathered six months ahead of the 2024 primary election to ask for the public’s help in combating misinformation and disinformation. CNI's Jennifer Fuller talked with Illinois Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich, and Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman. You can find our reporting on this at capitolnewsillinois.com, and more information about elections at elections.il.gov. In addition, the Board of Elections utilizes social media to share informa...

Sep 29, 2023•26 min

Elimination of cash bail system in Illinois means new options, technology

Illinois' cash bail system ended September 18. Now, judges have more options when it comes to detention and monitoring for people charged with crimes across the state. Capitol News Illinois' Jerry Nowicki talked with Office of Pretrial Services Director Cara Smith about one aspect of the change: electronic monitoring.

Sep 22, 2023•16 min

New state agency prepares for cash bail's end

Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki discusses the end of cash bail across the state with Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Director Cara Smith.

Sep 15, 2023•16 min

Political Days at the Fair

The two major political parties offered a glimpse into their 2024 strategies at the Illinois State Fair this week. Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki analyze the major speeches from Governor's Day and Republican Day festivities.

Aug 18, 2023•13 min

Author Kate Moore talks about Elizabeth Packard's life and legacy

Illinois leaders recently renamed a mental health facility in the capitol city after a woman, once committed against her will, who fought for the rights of those with mental illness and those unjustly held. You can read more about the renaming at capitolnewsillinois.com. Author Kate Moore helped bring the renaming to reality, writing about Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard in her book, “The Woman They Could Not Silence.” Capitol News Illinois reporter Molly Parker talked with Moore for this episode...

Aug 11, 2023•16 min

CNI EXPANSION

Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki talks about the news outlet's latest expansion with its incoming broadcast director Jenn Fuller and investigative reporter Molly Parker.

Jul 14, 2023•22 min

End of Session Review

The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down the highlights of the just-completed 2023 spring session.

Jun 02, 2023•31 min

Disaster Declaration Ends

The disaster declaration brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic officially ends Thursday, May 11. Gov. JB Pritzker reflects on what that means and how Illinois got through the last three years.

May 10, 2023•21 min

THREE WEEKS TO GO

The Capitol News Illinois team discusses what they're watching in the final three weeks of the legislative session.

Apr 28, 2023•14 min

LAWMAKERS RETURN

The Capitol News Illinois reporting team takes a look at the state of state government in the final one month of the legislative session and recaps the week's developments in the ComEd Four trial.

Apr 14, 2023•29 min

March 17 Week in Review

The Capitol News Illinois team discusses the week that was in state government, including the trial of the "ComEd Four," Gov. JB Pritzker's mention of tax cuts and a pair of regulatory measures involving ride-shares and new nuclear power construction.

Mar 17, 2023•20 min

Changes at Choate

Capitol News Illinois' Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker of Lee Enterprises Midwest discuss their reporting on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center and the impending changes at the facility with CNI Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki.

Mar 10, 2023•26 min

State of the State

Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, talks with Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki about the budget proposal that Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled during his State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 15

Feb 17, 2023•26 min

Budget Address Preview

A look at the state budgeting process and what to expect when Gov. JB Pritzker gives his fifth state budget address on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Feb 13, 2023•18 min
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