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Brian Mackey/NPR IllinoisThe Chicago Bears success on the field this season has yet to translate into the team getting what it wants for a new home. -
Brian Mackey/NPR IllinoisThe Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new energy law as a way to ensure the grid remains stable while addressing the cost for customers.
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On this episode, we look back on the stories that made news over the past year in state government and politics. -
We discuss the latest State of Local News report produced by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
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A Sun-Times investigation found the state’s new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record. -
Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1 -
The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week. Also, the governor signs major legislation. -
Illinois among at least 19 states being sued for voter data -
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, Mary Miller and Mike Bost, staunch Trump allies, penned the request on Tuesday. -
The new law, which takes effect next September, opens the door for people 18 or older with a terminal diagnosis to be prescribed a fatal drug. -
Gov. JB Pritzker suggested Illinois’ threat to retaliate helped defeat the measure across the border — and he didn’t rule out an effort to expand his state’s 14-3 Democratic edge. -
The law places limits on where immigration enforcement agents can detain people. It also gives those who believe their constitutional rights have been violated legal recourse.
