On this week’s edition of Illinois Lawmakers, you’ll learn how legislative leaders on both sides of the aisle are trying to hammer out a new state budget.
Join host, Jak Tichenor as he discusses the new state budget with guests, including House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel (D) Elmhurst), Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R) Macomb, Senate Majority Appropriations Leader Elgie Sims, Jr. (D) Chicago, and Deputy Senate Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R) Morris. Analysis by Amanda Vinicky, WTTW Chicago Tonight.
Tune in Fridays at 7:30pm on WSIU stations: WSIU 8.1, WUSI 16.1, WSEC 14.1, WQEC 27.1 and WMEC 22.2 or access the WSIU local broadcast livestream online at pbs.org or via the PBS Video app. Enjoy an encore broadcast Sundays at 11:00am.
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Illinois Lawmakers provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the General Assembly by veteran Statehouse reporters and features news and interviews with leading lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
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