Capitol Cast: Illinois

The Iowa caucus debacle has some people thinking it should be Illinois' turn to host the first presidential primary; Secretary of State Jesse White Answers lawmakers about errors in the state's automatic voter registration system; and a former legislative inspector general says reports of lawmaker wrongdoing are getting swept under the rug. Peter Hancock, Jerry Nowicki and Rebecca Anzel discusss.

Gov. JB Pritzker gave an upbeat State of the State address, but a dark ethical cloud still hangs over the Illinois General Assembly. Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki analyze the week's news.

The Illinois Senate has a new president and the 2020 legislative session is about to get underway. Peter Hancock, Jerry Nowicki and Rebecca Anzel talk about what's ahead.

In an interview, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker reflects on his first year in office and his priorities for 2020. Discussion and analysis with Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki.

Newly-elected Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker dominated Statehouse news in Illinois during 2019, but federal corruption probes involving several sitting lawmakers also caused a distraction. Analysis from some of the leading players in the General Assembly and discussion with reporters Peter Hancock, Jerry Nowicki and Rebecca Anzel.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Rebecca Anzel talks with the new chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, Anne Burke, about her legal career, goals and advice.

A roundup of the final week of the 2019 veto session in Illinois. Pension fund consolidation, ethics reform, a failed effort to pave the way for a Chicago casino, and a surprise announcement moments after lawmakers adjourned.

Lawmakers return to the Statehouse on Nov. 12 for the final three days of the veto session. Peter Hancock and Rebecca Anzel preview what's ahead.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier sits down with Capitol News Illinois' Rebecca Anzel for a one-on-one interview to discuss the court, challenges and his own personal connection to the state's highest court.

Capitol News Illinois' Jerry Nowicki talks with Sam Dunklau of NPR Illinois about the happenings of the first week of veto session, including the arrest and resignationof a state representative, the movement of a bill allowing college athletes to collect endorsement deals and more.