Paul Simon Public Policy Institute

This webinar is part of the institute’s “Understanding Our New World” series and aims to delve into the pressing issues surrounding America’s soaring budget deficits and the surging national debt.

The event is part of the institute’s “Understanding Our New World” series and will focus on the 2024 presidential and congressional campaigns, providing attendees with a detailed analysis of the political landscape.

McCombie, who became the first woman to lead Illinois House Republicans in January 2023, will share her party's policy agenda and her views on the issues that will shape the November general elections.

On this edition of Simoncast, Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld discusses her path-breaking work on the intersection of democracy and security.

Richard Russo talks about his novels and works that have been turned into films and television shows.

Award winning novelist and screenwriter Richard Russo returned to the SIU-Carbondale campus.

The event is from 5-7 p.m. in Morris Library, with the lecture at 6 p.m. in the John C. Guyon Auditorium. A reception starts at 5 p.m. in the library’s rotunda. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended.

Frerichs will discuss his career in politics and the work of the treasurer’s office with John Shaw, institute director. The conversation, which is part of the institute’s Pizza and Politics series, is at noon at the institute, 1231 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale.

Nowlan and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss Nowlan’s new book as well as two of his earlier books, “Illinois Politics” and “Fixing Illinois.”

It’s a curious sign of our times that one of the best places that I’ve found to witness candor, compassion, and fun in American politics is the Illinois State Archives’ website.