State Week
Kanaal Besonderhede
State Week
An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org
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State Week: Governor deals with uncertainty as he prepares to deliver his budget address
The uncertainty of federal funding has increased over the past year, making this fiscal plan JB Pritzker's most challenging so far.
State Week: Pritzker's pension push
The governor is looking ahead on the state's pension debt as he prepares to present his next budget proposal.
State Week: ICE under scrutiny
Amid questions about tactics and leadership change, the Trump Administration is under more pressure about its immigration enforcement campaign. What d...
State Week: Lawmakers discuss potential changes to the SAFE-T Act
The landmark criminal justice package that eliminated cash bail could be changed during the upcoming spring session.
State Week: The Chicago Bears game plan for a new stadium
The Chicago Bears success on the field this season has yet to translate into the team getting what it wants for a new home.
State Week: Trump targets Illinois with funding freeze; major energy package signed into law
The Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new ener...
State Week: The state of local news 2025
We discuss the latest State of Local News report produced by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
State Week: The year in review
On this episode, we look back on the stories that made news over the past year in state government and politics.
State Week: Illinois wants to hold ICE accountable
The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week. Also, the governor signs major legislation.
State Week: New Illinois immigrant protection law likely to face a legal challenge
The law places limits on where immigration enforcement agents can detain people. It also gives those who believe their constitutional rights have been...
State Week: Illinois goes its own way on vaccines
IDPH will now be able to form guidelines using a combination of the CDC’s guidance, recommendations from the World Health Organization and other medic...
State Week: When ICE comes downstate
The focus of immigration enforcement this year has been in the Chicago area. But ICE has also been active downstate, in many smaller communities.
State Week: Operation Midway Blitz appears to be winding down, for now
The immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago area has gotten quieter, but not silent.
State Week: Durbin's vote rankles many Democrats
The retiring senator was among a handful of Democratic lawmakers to help Republicans reopen the federal government after the longest-ever shutdown.
State Week: Left on the table
State lawmakers passed some key legislation during their fall session, but several other measures failed to get through or were never called for a vot...
State Week: A flurry of legislation
Lawmakers stayed busy until the end of the fall session, passing several key pieces of legislation.
State Week: What's left on the fall session agenda?
Illinois lawmakers have one week of session left this year. We discuss what might get done.
State Week: Madigan goes to prison
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a federal facility in Morgantown, West Virginia this week.
State Week: On the streets and in the courts
ICE protests continue in Chicago while the city and state fight against National Guard deployment in court.
State Week: A show of force
Armed agents in military fatigues patrolled downtown Chicago last weekend. The image sent a message as the Trump Administration continues with its imm...
State Week: Pritzker tells agencies to curb spending
The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty.
State Week: Remembering Jim Edgar
The former governor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
State Week: The blitz begins
Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released abou...
State Week: The Trump Administration targets Illinois
Chicago awaits the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling the city along with a large immigration enforcement operation.
State Week: Chicago is braced
Chicago and Illinois officials are waiting to see if the Trump Administration moves forward with threats to bring National Guard troops to the city's...
State Week: Redistricting redux
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois went back home where Republicans were ready to approve new congressional district boundaries. Meanwhile, Californ...
State Week: The unofficial kickoff to campaign season
The Illinois State Fair is a chance for the parties to rally and for candidates to see where they stand.
State Week: Illinois messes with Texas
A group of Texas Democratic legislators fled their home state and some took refuge in Illinois.
State Week: The Trump Administration seeks Illinois voter data
A request came in this week from the Department of Justice.
State Week: Will Illinois lawmakers address insurance costs?
The governor is urging more scrutiny of premium increases.
State Week: Tariffs and politics
The latest tariff deadline is fast approaching. We discuss the impact the changes could have on Illinois. And political jockeying is already underway...
State Week: Trump's big policy bill and the impact in Illinois
There are warnings that some will lose health care and rural hospitals could close.
State Week: Illinois' political picture
The governor has chosen a running mate as he seeks a third term. It's just one of the key races ahead in the state.
State Week: Pritzker's decision
The governor announced he will run for another term. If elected next year, it would be his third term in office.
State Week: The legacy of Michael Madigan
The longtime Illinois House Speaker was sentenced this month to federal prison.
State Week: At war with Washington
Gov. JB Pritzker appeared before a congressional committee this week. Things got testy between the Democratic governor and Republican House members ov...
State Week: Illinois budget wrap-up
Lawmakers approved a budget and finished their spring session. But they might be coming back sooner than expected.
State Week: The legislative session winds down
Lawmakers are trying to finalize a budget and other items before adjournment.
State Week: The looming budget questions
It's a difficult task ahead as the state's general assembly is set to adjourn its spring session at the end of the month.
State Week: A difficult budget to put together
Concerns over federal funding and the direction of the economy make this an especially challenging year for lawmakers.