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Capitol News Illinois hosts Capitol Cast: Illinois, a news show with 351 episodes published.
The Illinois State Fair got underway this week, marking the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 general election campaign. The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down what to expect during political events that coincide with t
CNI Reporter Ben Szalinski talks one-on-one with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch about criticism he has received over his handling of sexual harassment complaints against former Rep. Harry Benton.
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch vows to push for additional school funding during the fall veto session as Chicago Public Schools prepares for layoffs. Welch is also coming under pressure over his handling of the Har
GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained by Capitol News Illinois
One Democratic member of the House has been forced to resign and another has come under federal indictment. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court upholds Illinois' assault weapon ban; the Trump administration threatens to p
July 1 marked the start of a new fiscal year, and the full launch of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Teresa Ramos, secretary of the new agency, talks about the work leading up to the launch and how the new ag
Maggie Daugherty discusses a story she cowrote with the Illinois Answers Project that explores the impact that legalized gambling has on people who suffer from gambling addiction. Brenden Moore discusses new consumer pro
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the $55.9 billion budget package for the upcoming fiscal year, along with a revenue package to help pay for it. Meanwhile, lawmakers failed to take action regulating data centers in Illinois, but
The spring 2026 legislative session with lawmakers agreeing to deals on a budget and revenue package, but not a deal for the Chicago Bears. Peter Hancock Ben Szalinski and Jerry Nowicki analyze the highlights of the fina
Longtime U.S. Senator delivered a farewell speech to a joint session of the General Assembly, echoing Abraham Lincoln's warning about "a house divided." Meanwhile, Lawmakers continued working on a budget and a handful of
A federal judge slammed the U.S. Attorney's office this week for its handling of prosecutions against the "Broadview Six" defendants. And lawmakers work to put together a budget package as the 2026 legislative session wi
Jerry Nowicki, Brenden Moore, Ben Szalinski, Nikoel Hytrek and Jenna Schweikert discuss the week's news, from data center and AI regulation to the budget and the Chicago Bears.
Budget negotiations have begun to take shape but there are serious divisions within the General Assembly over whether the state needs to control spending or raise additional revenue. Plus, a watchdog commission appointed
A proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting was abruptly put on hold this week after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major voting rights decision. The fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer put Illinois' SAF
The House had a busy week while the Senate was away, moving a constitutional amendment and a megaprojects bill aimed at keeping the Bears. But will the other chamber be on board? Ben Szalinski, Brenden Moore and Jerry No
Illinois lawmakers passed the midpoint of the session this week, the self-imposed deadline for each chamber to send its non-budget, non-tax related bills to the other chamber. Peter Hancock, Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moo
A mountain of bills passed through the Illinois House this week including legislation addressing junk fees, immigrant detention centers and grocery coupon fraud. Meanwhile, Gov. JB Pritzker was in New York talking to Rev
A report by the Cook County treasurer's office set off a statewide debate this week about who's to blame for Illinois' high property tax rate and what, if anything, state lawmakers can do to provide some relief. Peter Ha
Dozens of bills advanced in the Illinois House this week as lawmakers worked to meet a deadline for most nonbudget legislation to pass out of committees. Peter Hancock talks with Brenden Moore, Ben Szalinski and Jenna Sc
Peter Hancock, Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski analyze the results of the March 17 primary elections in Illinois.
Al Sharpton
President & Founder · National Action Network
1 appearance on this show
JB Pritzker
Governor of Illinois · Illinois
1 appearance on this show
Darren Bailey
former Illinois state senator, farmer, Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in the 2026 election · Physiology First Riverina
1 appearance on this show
Tim Killeen
University of Illinois
1 appearance on this show
Ted Dabrowski
Wirepoints
1 appearance on this show
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