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State Week

Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield

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State Week: The push to end the subminimum wage for...

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2024/02/09

On the heels of Chicago approving a phase out of the lower wage, advocates want to end it statewide.

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State Week: Trump stays on the Illinois ballot

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2024/02/02

While Illinois election officials decided against an effort to remove the former president based on the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, he faces other legal challenges.

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State Week: Tensions mount in Chicago over the...

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2024/01/26

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson continue to spar over efforts to find housing for migrants who have arrived in Illinois.

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State Week: The legislative session begins

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2024/01/19

Illinois lawmakers will have a light session schedule until the March primary election is over. They are scheduled to wrap up work in May.

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State Week: Dangerous cold raises concerns about...

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2024/01/12

Temperatures are forecast to dip below zero through early in the week.

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State Week: Gun registry numbers, DCFS change and...

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2024/01/05

We recap the first week of 2024, including how many assault weapon owners in Illinois registered the weapons under a new law.

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State Week: The year in review

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2023/12/27

It was a tumultuous year in Illinois government and politics. The state also repeatedly made national headlines.

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State Week: Illinois and corruption

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2023/12/22

Former longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was convicted this week on charges that included racketeering and attempted extortion. It's the latest in a string of convictions in Illinois' long history with public corruption.

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State Week: A rare win for abortion opponents in...

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2023/12/15

Illinois' attorney general this week agreed to drop enforcement of a new law that targeted what are often called crisis pregnancy centers.

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State Week: State shuts down work at migrant shelter...

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2023/12/08

There is more focus on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his working relationship with Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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State Week: Pritzker and the state's economy

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2023/12/01

The governor spoke at an event, saying "Illinois is back" and his administration is bringing jobs to the state. But how much credit does he deserve?

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State Week: Report puts focus on juvenile detention...

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2023/11/22

Despite audit findings that raise concerns, there are questions about oversight and which agency can bring about change.

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State Week: Illinois to spend more on helping asylum...

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2023/11/17

Gov. Pritzker this week announced an additional $160 million in state spending on the migrant crisis.

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State Week: Fall session roundup

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2023/11/10

Illinois lawmakers have left the statehouse and won't return until January. What did they do and what did they leave on the table?

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State Week: Pritzker on the national stage

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2023/11/03

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's profile has been on the rise in Democratic circles as he has been able to move his progressive agenda in Illinois.

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State Week: Legislative staff unionization effort...

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2023/10/27

The Illinois House approved the plan, but it faces a less certain future in the Senate.

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State Week: Governor leaves the door open to...

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2023/10/20

The program sunsets at the end of 2023.

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State Week: Who will pay the cost of caring for...

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2023/10/13

Amid speculation the state could come up with more money to help Chicago, the Illinois House Speaker this week said there is no plan to approve a supplemental budget during the upcoming fall session.

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