
State Week
Fridays 12:30-1 p.m., 7:30-8 p.m.; Saturdays 6:30-7 a.m.
An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois Statehouse bureau.
Latest Episodes
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A Facebook video from 2017 has resurfaced in this year's race for Illinois governor. Republican nominee Darren Bailey was discussing abortion in the video and compared it to lives lost due to Nazi atrocities. We discuss the political fallout.
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Our panel discusses a fight for chairmanship of the Democratic Party of Illinois, Google's plans for the Thompson Center and efforts to bring a major political convention to the state.
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It should be no surprise that the billionaire Democrat Pritzker has more money available than Republican Darren Bailey. But the size of his advantage raised some eyebrows this week.
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There is speculation Illinois' governor is mulling a White House bid in 2024. Our panel weighs in.
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The ability of the shooter to obtain weapons raises concerns over how existing laws work. Meanwhile, the calls for stricter gun control continue.
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What does the primary tell us about the state of politics in Illinois?
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The court decision overturning Roe v. Wade won't stop abortions in the state. It remains legal in Illinois. But abortion rights supporters are eyeing additional moves to protect access.
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The former president will appear in western Illinois at a rally for Congresswoman Mary Miller. It's likely to give her campaign a boost. Will Trump also make an endorsement in the governor's race?
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Republican State Senator Darren Bailey has moved ahead in recent polling in his effort to gain his party's gubernatorial nomination
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There was another debate this week in the race to be the Republican nominee for governor. But this marked the first time all candidates participated. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin was the target of most attacks from his rivals as the election inches closer.We also discuss new reporting from the Better Government Association into the state's child welfare agency.