Sound of the State

Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month with State Senator Laura Fine and Heather O'Donnell 20.05.2022 24:25 ↓

State Senator Laura Fine and Heather O’Donnell, SVP/Public Policy & Advocacy at Thresholds in Chicago, discuss mental health awareness month and advocacy, as well as the upcoming 9-8-8 hotline implementation, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

State Senator Steve Stadelman Welcomes Additional Electronic Resources for Abuse Survivors in Illinois 18.05.2022 12:59 ↓

State Senator Steve Stadelman and Amanda Pyron of The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence discuss the addition of electronic orders of protection to resources available to abuse survivors in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

Recognizing National Police Week with State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel 16.05.2022 38:51 ↓

Join Senator Meg Loughran Cappel and Shorewood Police Chief Phil Arnold for a conversation about his career in law enforcement, as we recognize National Police Week.

Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month with State Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Laura Fine 11.05.2022 26:26 ↓

As we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month in May, Senators Sara Feigenholtz and Laura Fine discuss their Jewish heritage and the importance of their Jewish identity as legislators on this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

State Senator Celina Villanueva Discusses the Power of Community Organizing 09.05.2022 13:33 ↓

State Senator Celina Villanueva discusses her experience as a community organizer and various ways people can get involved in their community to effect change, in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

Recognizing National Foster Care Month with State Senator Robert Peters 06.05.2022 10:42 ↓

In recognition of National Foster Care Month, State Senator Robert Peters reflects on his experiences as an adopted youth, efforts being undertaken to improve the foster care system in Illinois, and more, in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

Recognizing International Firefighters Day with State Senator Robert Martwick 04.05.2022 38:13 ↓

Senator Robert Martwick and Chuck Sullivan, President of Associated Firefighters of Illinois, discuss the work of firefighters and more in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.

Senator Jacqueline Collins Discusses Easing a Burden for Grieving Famililes of Gunfire Victims 01.04.2022 7:59 ↓

State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago) discusses efforts to ease a burden for families who have lost children to gunfire, in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast.