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Gov. J.B. Pritzker ended speculation about re-election, announcing he and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will seek a second term. While the governor has been criticized by some for decisions he's made regarding the pandemic, Pritzker made it clear he will promote his record. State leaders are also watching the COVID-19 variants that are resulting in more cases. The concerns come as students prepare to return to classrooms next month. School districts have been given local control of safety measures and that's resulted in a patchwork of protocols across the state.

On this episode, we discuss a credit outlook upgrade for the state, the first time that's happened in nearly twenty years. While it may signal financial improvement, Illinois still has a large structural deficit. Also, the Democratic Party of Illinois is in limbo as it awaits clarification on the chair's ability to raise money.

On this episode, the state wants more people to eat Asian Carp. But so far, it has failed to catch on with consumers. Will a name change help?Also, it's not just bars and restaurants having difficulty finding employees. Those stories and more on Statewide.

The University of Illinois Springfield has developed over a $7 million deficit during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is requiring budget adjustments which include eliminating cash support for NPR Illinois over the next five years.

Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield briefly this week to take up energy legislation. But efforts to reach a deal with power providers, municipalities and clean energy advocates stumbled. Some say a resolution can be reached soon, while others maintain the issue will drag out over the summer.The General Assembly was able to pass some other legislation. We discuss it all on State Week.

Learning about pollinator pockets with Master Gardener Susan Helm.

An Interview with Director Paul Wietz

As the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions gradually lift, returning to work is not as simple as it seems for some people, due to childcare issues, lingering fear of infection, re-start challenges for businesses, government subsidies, and other reasons. How are these issues are affecting our state and local workforce, why are women more affected, and what can expect this summer? There is also be a general COVID-19 update.

Carlo van Ulft, Springfield Park District’s Master Carillonist, gives insight on the history of the Carillon.

Interview with Eve Fischberg Executive Director of The Joy of Movement