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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.org

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28:59

State Week: Pritzker's decision

State Week ·

2025/06/27

The governor announced he will run for another term. If elected next year, it would be his third term in office.

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28:59

State Week: The legacy of Michael Madigan

State Week ·

2025/06/20

The longtime Illinois House Speaker was sentenced this month to federal prison.

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28:59

State Week: At war with Washington

State Week ·

2025/06/13

Gov. JB Pritzker appeared before a congressional committee this week. Things got testy between the Democratic governor and Republican House members over sanctuary policies.

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State Week: Illinois budget wrap-up

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2025/06/06

Lawmakers approved a budget and finished their spring session. But they might be coming back sooner than expected.

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State Week: The legislative session winds down

State Week ·

2025/05/30

Lawmakers are trying to finalize a budget and other items before adjournment.

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State Week: The looming budget questions

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2025/05/23

It's a difficult task ahead as the state's general assembly is set to adjourn its spring session at the end of the month.

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28:59

State Week: A difficult budget to put together

State Week ·

2025/05/16

Concerns over federal funding and the direction of the economy make this an especially challenging year for lawmakers.

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28:59

State Week: A difficult budget to put together

State Week ·

2025/05/16

Concerns over federal funding and the direction of the economy make this an especially challenging year for lawmakers.

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28:59

State Week: Pritzker on the national stage

State Week ·

2025/05/09

Illinois' governor takes his message to a wider audience.

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27:12

State Week: Will ethics changes follow corruption...

State Week ·

2025/05/02

Despite high profile scandals, lawmakers seem to be in no hurry to pass new ethics reforms.

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28:07

State Week: Durbin bows out

State Week ·

2025/04/25

The longtime U.S. Senator from Illinois has announced he won't seek another term.

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28:07

State Week: International college students face an...

State Week ·

2025/04/18

From funding freezes to visa terminations, higher education is a focus of the Trump Administration.

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28:59

State Week: Pritzker makes his own trade agreements

State Week ·

2025/04/11

The governor signed a trade memorandum with the U.K. this week, which follows on the heels of a visit to Mexico that also included an agreement.

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State Week: Tariffs and election fallout

State Week ·

2025/04/04

President Trump announced his long-awaited plan for foreign tariffs. The decision has been criticized by Democrats, businesses and economists. It comes on the heels of an election this week that raised concerns for Republicans.

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State Week: Durbin's decision

State Week ·

2025/03/28

Durbin, 80, was already facing calls to step aside when his term ends. Now many progressives are turning up the heat. As for his plans, Durbin has only said he will make a decision "soon."

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28:59

State Week: Education under Trump

State Week ·

2025/03/21

Education at all levels is facing more scrutiny from the Trump Administration. We discuss what it could mean.

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29:01

State Week: Donald Trump's GOP appeal

State Week ·

2025/03/14

Trump's support among Republicans remains strong.

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28:59

State Week: A lack of clarity

State Week ·

2025/03/07

The threat of tariffs and federal spending cuts is shaking governments, businesses and the economy.

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28:59

State Week: Uncertainty going forward

State Week ·

2025/02/28

It's difficult to budget for another year when there is little clarity on what the Trump Administration will do.

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28:59

State Week: Pritzker lays out budget, slams Trump

State Week ·

2025/02/21

The Governor's budget plan would raise spending amid concerns over the future of federal funds.

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