State Week in Review
HD 1: Sat @ 6:30AM-7AM | Sun 6:30AM-7AM
A look at the past week in Illinois state politics and government. It is the longest running public affairs program on NPR Illinois and was patterned after the popular PBS show Washington Week in Review.
HD 1: Sat @ 6:30AM-7AM | Sun 6:30AM-7AM
HD 2: Sat @ 5PM-5:30PM
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The threat of tariffs and federal spending cuts is shaking governments, businesses and the economy.
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It's difficult to budget for another year when there is little clarity on what the Trump Administration will do.
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The Governor's budget plan would raise spending amid concerns over the future of federal funds.
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We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to issue a pardon to Rod Blagojevich.
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The Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois, along with Chicago and Cook County, over "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.
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The week began with immigration raids in Chicago and a federal funding freeze. It ended with the governor saying Donald Trump is unfit to be president.
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From deportation raids to withholding federal funding, many have concerns over what the new administration will mean for the state.
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The Indiana House Speaker has introduced a plan to create a bi-state commission to look at bringing some Illinois counties into his state.
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In a surprise move, the former Illinois House Speaker decided to testify in his own defense in his corruption trial.