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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 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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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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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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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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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

State Week ·

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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28:59

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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28:59

State Week: Indiana makes an overture for...

State Week ·

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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28:59

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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29:00

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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28:59

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

State Week ·

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

State Week ·

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

State Week ·

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

State Week ·

2024/11/08

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

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