Capitol Cast: Illinois

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller speaks with Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lou Sandoval. In this week's episode, Sandoval discusses his organization's reaction to the new FY 2025 Illinois budget, plans for the future and more.

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

While Illinois’ dual emergence of periodical cicada broods is harmless to people and animals, young trees may sustain serious damage if not protected by mid-June, experts at the Morton Arboretum said.

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

The Illinois House and Senate closed out their spring session after their scheduled adjournment date, but in plenty of time to avoid an overtime session. Still, there were plenty of late nights and drama to accompany the final days of work.

With just hours left before a scheduled May 24th adjournment, Illinois lawmakers are working to complete a budget package, as well as put the finishing touches on legislation they want to send to Gov. JB Pritzker this spring. From Insurance reform to education, public safety and more, numerous issues remain on the table for negotiation.

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

A scheduled May 24th adjournment looms over Illinois lawmakers, as they work to pass legislation and approve a budget with less than ten days to go. While a fiscal plan may be the biggest issue left to address, several others are rising to the top of the list.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

In this episode, hear our new program Illinois Lawmakers. The show enters its 39th season in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. With just a few weeks left before their scheduled adjournment, leaders in the Illinois House and Senate have begun budget negotiation in earnest. But without their support for Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed spending plan, some state agencies may be looking at cuts.