Capitol Cast: Illinois

Political expert Prof. E.J. Fagan discusses the 2024 political turmoil, including Biden stepping down, Kamala Harris's rise, and Trump's GOP nomination. They analyze age's impact on candidates, JB Pritzker's positioning, and the dynamics within political parties.

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.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller wraps up the week's top stories from around Illinois.

Republicans gather in Milwaukee next week to nominate their choice for President ahead of the November election. In this episode of Capitol Cast, Peter Hancock talks with Richard Porter, a National Committeeman for the Republican National Committee.

A little more than a week into the new Illinois fiscal year, CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Executive Director Ralph Martire. The discussion includes a look at the high points, the low points, and what Martire and others are keeping an eye on for future budget negotiations.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller has the week's news from around Illinois.

In the weeks since the Illinois General Assembly finished its 2024 spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker has been touting his administration’s success. In this episode, hear from Pritzker as he talks about the FY 2025 budget, education and early childhood programs, economic development and more.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from around Illinois.

Just weeks before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the Illinois Republican Party Chair announced his resignation. In this week's episode of Capitol Cast, we'll take a look at Don Tracy's decision, what it means for the party, and how similar struggles for Democrats just a few years ago may also loom over their national convention in Chicago.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from around Illinois.