Sound of the State

Senator Martwick Discusses National Heart Health Month 08.02.2022 12:02 ↓

February is National Heart Health Month and this episode with State Sen. Robert Martwick includes his personal experiences with heart disease, ways we can take better care of our hearts, and more.

Majority Report - February 7, 2022 07.02.2022 6:07 ↓

Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus react to Governor JB Pritzker's introduced budget proposal in this edition of The Majority Report.

Recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day 26.01.2022 49:12 ↓

As we recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join State Senator Laura Fine, along with one of the youngest survivors of concentration camps, Samuel R. Harris, for a moving discussion about his experiences in this episode of our Sound of the State podcast.

Senator Bush and Illinois Environmental Council Discuss Efforts to Ensure Clean Drinking Water in Illinois 21.01.2022 13:28 ↓

Clean drinking water is vital to the health of all Illinoisans. Join Senator Melinda Bush and Jennifer Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council for a conversation on efforts to make sure that you have water free of lead in this episode of our Sound of the State podcast.

Remembering Betty White on Betty White Day 14.01.2022 15:55 ↓

From humble beginnings in Oak Park, Betty White’s career spanned nine decades and saw her adored by millions of fans. This episode looks back at her life and career, as Illinois honors her on what would have been her 100th birthday, Jan. 17, 2022, Betty White Day in Illinois.

News Brief - January 6, 2022 06.01.2022 4:16 ↓

Get the latest news from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus in this edition of the News Brief, including stories from State Senators Doris Turner (D-Springfield), Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort), Christopher Belt (D-Swansea), and Robert Peters (D-Chicago).

Interesting New Laws for 2022 30.12.2021 13:51 ↓

Nearly 300 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, 2022 – from one that gives students excused mental health days, to another that ensures pharmacies are being up front about their prices. This episode takes you through ten of the more interesting laws affecting you in 2022.

Senator Sara Feigenholtz Discusses Tourism and Hospitality Industry Recovery 08.12.2021 10:51 ↓

State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago), Chair of the Senate's Tourism and Hospitality Committee, joins the Sound of the State podcast for a discussion about industry recovery from COVID-19 challenges in Illinois.

Senator Steve Stadelman Discusses the Future of Electric Vehicle Production in Illinois 19.11.2021 13:48 ↓

State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) and Pamela Lopez-Fettes of Growth Dimensions Economic Development join the Sound of the State podcast to discuss the state's newly-signed Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act and the future of electric vehicle production in Illinois.

Senator Laura Fine and NAMI Illinois Discuss Mental Health 19.11.2021 21:17 ↓

State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and Hugh Brady, Legislative Advocacy Chair for NAMI Illinois, join the Sound of the State podcast for a conversation about mental health care and progress on the subject in Illinois, plus a look at what's next for the state.

News Brief - November 17, 2021 17.11.2021 4:11 ↓

News from State Senators Steve Stadelman, Meg Loughran Cappel, and Mike Simmons are featured in this episode of the News Brief from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

How's It Going? Senator Hastings Joins Senator Loughran Cappel for a Casual Conversation 12.11.2021 14:30 ↓

State Senators Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) and Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) discuss Loughran Cappel’s experiences as a first-year legislator in this episode of the Sound of the State podcast series.