Capitol Cast: Illinois

The Illinois House and Senate closed out their spring session after their scheduled adjournment date, but in plenty of time to avoid an overtime session. Still, there were plenty of late nights and drama to accompany the final days of work.

With just hours left before a scheduled May 24th adjournment, Illinois lawmakers are working to complete a budget package, as well as put the finishing touches on legislation they want to send to Gov. JB Pritzker this spring. From Insurance reform to education, public safety and more, numerous issues remain on the table for negotiation.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

A scheduled May 24th adjournment looms over Illinois lawmakers, as they work to pass legislation and approve a budget with less than ten days to go. While a fiscal plan may be the biggest issue left to address, several others are rising to the top of the list.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

In this episode, hear our new program Illinois Lawmakers. The show enters its 39th season in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. With just a few weeks left before their scheduled adjournment, leaders in the Illinois House and Senate have begun budget negotiation in earnest. But without their support for Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed spending plan, some state agencies may be looking at cuts.

CNI's Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from around Illinois.

Educators from about 50 local school districts convened a summit this week to share ideas and strategies for navigating the state's ongoing teacher shortage. One particular challenge many districts face is not just filling vacant positions, but building and maintaining a diverse teacher workforce that can connect with the state's increasingly diverse student body. CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Dr...

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Eric Hill, executive director of SkillsUSA Illinois, about career and technical education in Illinois.

Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois’ Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock talk about the action of the House deadline week, including Gov. JB Pritzker’s insurance reforms and a new plan for pensions.

CNI Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki talks with reporters Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams about a busy week in state government. Topics include the state's new insurance director, the "Future of Gas" process and several bills that cleared the Senate this week.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with scientists and eclipse chasers Bob Baer, Troy Cline, Brody Miller, Blair Allen and Lou Mayo ahead of the total solar eclipse events in Carbondale.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from around Illinois.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with IARSS Executive Director Gary Tipsord. This week, the organization released its annual teacher shortage survey, showing a large number of school officials are challenged when finding teachers and support staff to fill vacancies.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller wraps up the week's news from in and around the state capitol.

Capitol News Illinois’ Peter Hancock interviews former governors Jim Edgar and Pat Quinn about their thoughts on Illinois’ primary election and more.

Appellate Justice Jesse Reyes talks with Jerry Nowicki, Hannah Meisel and Dilpreet Raju about his race for the state Supreme Court. Meisel and Nowicki discuss Justice Joy Cunningham’s candidate survey on the other side of the Democratic primary race.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

CNI Editor in Chief Jerry Nowicki breaks down the big issues before Illinois lawmakers with Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from around the state.

CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Chairman Joseph "Zeke" Rupnick about House Bill 4718, which would return land in DeKalb County to the Native American nation.