Capitol Cast: Illinois
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Apr 26, 2019 • 18min
Here comes the final stretch
Preview final stretch of 2019 session. Gov. Pritzker's budget proposal and legalization of marijuana. Interviews with GOP Sen. Dale Righter, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and House Majority Leader Gregory Harris.
Apr 19, 2019 • 10min
Spring break - Week 1
Medicaid-funded nursing homes; Illinois population decline; Legislative effort to dissolve some local units of government in McHenry County. Round-table discussion with the Capitol News Illinois team.
Apr 13, 2019 • 36min
Deadline week
Deadline week at the statehouse: Illinois House and Senate work through a mountain of bills in a rush to meet a deadline for passing bills to the other chamber. Plus, a round table discussion with the Capitol News Illinois reporting team.
Apr 5, 2019 • 24min
Lightfoot takes Chicago
Analysis of Lori Lightfoot's mayoral victory in Chicago, and what it may mean for Illinois state politics. Interview with University of Illinois - Chicago political science professor Christopher Mooney. Plus, a recap of the week's statehouse news with Capitol News Illinois reporting team.
Mar 30, 2019 • 48min
Pritzker and Durkin
Interviews with Gov. J.B. Pritzker, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin; Round table discussion with Capitol News Illinois reporting team.
