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Voices in the News

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    Voices In The News 2019
    Brian Mackey
    As we close the book on 2019, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to what has been a most consequential year in Illinois government and…
  • Voices Of The Illinois Legislative Session
    Brian Mackey, Mary Hansen
    Sunday night, the Illinois General Assembly finished what by most accounts was a historic session.From the legalization of marijuana to a massive…
  • Pritzker and Rauner
    Voices in the News 2018
    Brian Mackey
    As we get ready to welcome 2019, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to the past year in Illinois government and politics.We heard the most…
  • John Cullerton and Christine Radogno
    Voices In The News 2017
    Brian Mackey
    As we get ready to welcome 2018, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to another wild year in Illinois government and politics.We heard state…
  • President-elect Donald Trump, Gov. Bruce Rauner, and House Speaker Michael Madigan
    Voices In The News 2016
    Brian Mackey
    As we get ready to welcome 2017, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to another tough year in Illinois government and politics. We heard…