State Week

State Week: Ammons indicted, Benton resigns 10.07.2026 28:59 ↓

A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.

State Week: A new fiscal year brings new laws 02.07.2026 28:59 ↓

On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois.

State Week: A data center discussion 26.06.2026 28:59 ↓

On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could address concerns over power usage, utility costs and more.

State Week: Illinois tackles the intoxicating hemp industry 18.06.2026 27:51 ↓

A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.

State Week: Is the Chicago Bears' move to Indiana a done deal? 12.06.2026 28:59 ↓

The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.

State Week: A session wrap-up 05.06.2026 28:59 ↓

Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.

State Week: The final hours 29.05.2026 28:59 ↓

The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.

State Week: Legislation moves forward as the session winds down 22.05.2026 28:59 ↓

With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.

State Week: Plenty of issues on the table 15.05.2026 28:59 ↓

The legislature is scheduled to adjourn the spring session at the end of May.

State Week: A status check on Illinois budget talks 08.05.2026 28:59 ↓

Lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their session by May 31.

State Week: Illinois seeks to hold ICE accountable 01.05.2026 28:59 ↓

The Illinois Accountability Commission issued its final report into Operation Midway Blitz.

State Week: Illinois' gameplan for keeping the Chicago Bears 24.04.2026 28:59 ↓

A major piece of legislation made it through the Illinois House this week. But more changes are expected as the state tries to prevent the NFL team from building a new stadium in Indiana.

State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4 17.04.2026 28:59 ↓

The decision comes nearly three years after their convictions on charges that involved what prosecutors called a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

State Week: The property tax burden is getting more focus 09.04.2026 28:59 ↓

While there always complaints over property taxes, legislators have rarely tried to tackle the issue.

State Week: The data center debate 03.04.2026 28:59 ↓

The centers are considered the backbone of the internet, providing processing power for technology like AI and cloud computing. But they are also controversial.

State Week: Lawmakers consider a higher education funding change 27.03.2026 28:59 ↓

A plan to create more equity among campuses is running into opposition from the state's flagship university.

State Week: Primary election recap 20.03.2026 28:59 ↓

The general election matchups are set.

State Week: A look at key primary races 13.03.2026 28:59 ↓

Voters will decide primaries for the U.S. Senate, governor and more on election day next week.

State Week: JB Pritzker responds to Clinton testimony 06.03.2026 28:59 ↓

The governor was quick to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Clinton later retracted that part of his testimony.

State Week: The Illinois Accountability Commission hears more testimony 27.02.2026 28:59 ↓

The panel was created to document incidents and the impact of immigration enforcement during Operation Midway Blitz.