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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: Madigan convicted, Blagojevich pardoned

State Week ·

2025/02/14

We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to issue a pardon to Rod Blagojevich.

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State Week: The Trump Administration targets Illinois

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2025/02/07

The Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois, along with Chicago and Cook County, over "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.

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State Week: Illinois leaders push back against...

State Week ·

2025/01/31

The week began with immigration raids in Chicago and a federal funding freeze. It ended with the governor saying Donald Trump is unfit to be president.

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State Week: Illinois braces for Trump

State Week ·

2025/01/24

From deportation raids to withholding federal funding, many have concerns over what the new administration will mean for the state.

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State Week: Indiana makes an overture for...

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2025/01/17

The Indiana House Speaker has introduced a plan to create a bi-state commission to look at bringing some Illinois counties into his state.

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State Week: Madigan takes the stand

State Week ·

2025/01/10

In a surprise move, the former Illinois House Speaker decided to testify in his own defense in his corruption trial.

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State Week: Assault weapons ban to stay in place...

State Week ·

2024/12/16

The State Week panel discusses the assault weapons ban challenge, updates the Bears stadium planning, talks state flag designs, and more.

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State Week: Prosecutors move closer to wrapping up...

State Week ·

2024/12/06

After weeks of testimony, the prosecution could soon rest in the racketeering and conspiracy case against the former Illinois House Speaker and his close advisor.

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State Week: Illinois budget concerns are growing

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2024/11/27

As Illinois nears the halfway point of the fiscal year, there are dark clouds forming in the state's financial picture.

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28:59

State Week: Fall session ends

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2024/11/22

We discuss some of the legislation that made it through over the two week session and what lies ahead.

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28:59

State Week: Illinois Democrats brace for Trump 2.0

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2024/11/15

The state's majority party is considering ways to strengthen laws ahead of Trump's potential policy changes.

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28:59

State Week: Election takeaways

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2024/11/08

Democrats held onto seats in congress and the Illinois General Assembly. But Republicans found reason for hope.

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State Week: Previewing the election in Illinois

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2024/11/01

Along with the race for president, there are many other decisions for voters in the state.

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State Week: Testimony begins in Madigan's trial

State Week ·

2024/10/25

Madigan is accused of racketeering and bribery during his time as Illinois House Speaker.

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28:59

State Week: Election Day draws closer

State Week ·

2024/10/18

Our panel talks about the role Midwest states will play in choosing the next president.

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28:59

State Week: The case against Madigan

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2024/10/11

The long-awaited trial of the former Illinois House Speaker is getting underway in federal court.

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28:59

State Week: What changes might come from Sonya...

State Week ·

2024/10/04

Massey, an unarmed Black woman, was shot and killed in her home by a former deputy this summer. The case has put more focus on police hiring and training.

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State Week: Will the state be asked to help with...

State Week ·

2024/09/27

A dire financial picture will test Mayor Brandon Johnson and could lead to requests for help from the state.

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State Week: A court weighs the future of Illinois'...

State Week ·

2024/09/20

A federal court judge in East St. Louis will issue a ruling in coming weeks.

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28:59

State Week: Illinois higher education challenges

State Week ·

2024/09/13

Many colleges and universities are dealing with financial concerns amid enrollment worries.

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