Sean Crawford
Managing Editor, NPR Illinois/ CAB Ex-OfficioSean has led the NPR Illinois news operations since the fall of 2009. He replaced the only other person to do so in the station's history, Rich Bradley.
Prior to taking over the News Department, Sean worked as Statehouse Bureau Chief for NPR Illinois and other Illinois Public Radio stations. He spent more than a dozen years in the statehouse press room, winning numerous awards for his reporting, including a national Capitolbeat honor for coverage of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment and removal from office.
Overall, Sean has logged 40 years in journalism. He began his broadcasting career at his hometown station WJPF in Herrin, Illinois while still in high school. It was there he learned to cover local government, courts and anything else that made the news.
He spent time in the Joliet area as News Director and Operations Manager for radio station WKBM and worked for a chain of weekly newspapers for two years. Along with news coverage, he reported heavily on sports and did on-air play by play.
Sean hosts weekly shows Statewide and State Week, which air across Illinois Public Radio stations. He holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield.
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Gov. JB Pritzker appeared before a congressional committee this week. Things got testy between the Democratic governor and Republican House members over sanctuary policies. -
The city still has problems with violence. But it is on track to have its lowest number of murders in a decade. Many are crediting street outreach. -
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. -
The meeting is set for Thursday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dana Thomas House. -
Lawmakers approved a budget and finished their spring session. But they might be coming back sooner than expected.
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At a time when fewer people say they are practicing Catholics, church leaders are hoping an American pope may turn that around. -
Mike Disco has been in the role since Buscher took office. -
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Lawmakers are trying to finalize a budget and other items before adjournment.
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The two-term governor has to decide soon if he will seek re-election. He's also rumored to be considering a presidential bid in 2028.
