Capitol Cast: Illinois

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

Educators from about 50 local school districts convened a summit this week to share ideas and strategies for navigating the state's ongoing teacher shortage. One particular challenge many districts face is not just filling vacant positions, but building and maintaining a diverse teacher workforce that can connect with the state's increasingly diverse student body. CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Dr. Rovel Pollock, director of human resources at the Valley View School District in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, who led a panel discussion on diversifying the educator workforce.

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

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Eric Hill, executive director of SkillsUSA Illinois, about career and technical education in Illinois.

Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois’ Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock talk about the action of the House deadline week, including Gov. JB Pritzker’s insurance reforms and a new plan for pensions.

CNI Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki talks with reporters Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams about a busy week in state government. Topics include the state's new insurance director, the "Future of Gas" process and several bills that cleared the Senate this week.

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

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with scientists and eclipse chasers Bob Baer, Troy Cline, Brody Miller, Blair Allen and Lou Mayo ahead of the total solar eclipse events in Carbondale.