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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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State Week: Pritzker tells agencies to curb spending

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2025/09/26

The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty.

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State Week: Remembering Jim Edgar

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2025/09/19

The former governor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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State Week: The blitz begins

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2025/09/12

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from the ground.

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State Week: The Trump Administration targets Illinois

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2025/09/05

Chicago awaits the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling the city along with a large immigration enforcement operation.

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State Week: Chicago is braced

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2025/08/29

Chicago and Illinois officials are waiting to see if the Trump Administration moves forward with threats to bring National Guard troops to the city's streets.

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State Week: Redistricting redux

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2025/08/22

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois went back home where Republicans were ready to approve new congressional district boundaries. Meanwhile, California and other states are considering similar efforts. The redistricting free-for-all raises a lot of questions about representation and fairness.

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State Week: The unofficial kickoff to campaign season

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2025/08/15

The Illinois State Fair is a chance for the parties to rally and for candidates to see where they stand.

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State Week: Illinois messes with Texas

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2025/08/08

A group of Texas Democratic legislators fled their home state and some took refuge in Illinois.

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State Week: The Trump Administration seeks Illinois...

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2025/08/01

A request came in this week from the Department of Justice.

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State Week: Will Illinois lawmakers address insurance...

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2025/07/25

The governor is urging more scrutiny of premium increases.

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State Week: Tariffs and politics

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2025/07/18

The latest tariff deadline is fast approaching. We discuss the impact the changes could have on Illinois. And political jockeying is already underway ahead of next year's election.

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State Week: Trump's big policy bill and the impact in...

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2025/07/11

There are warnings that some will lose health care and rural hospitals could close.

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State Week: Illinois' political picture

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2025/07/03

The governor has chosen a running mate as he seeks a third term. It's just one of the key races ahead in the state.

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State Week: Pritzker's decision

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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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State Week: The legacy of Michael Madigan

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2025/06/20

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

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State Week: At war with Washington

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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

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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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State Week: A difficult budget to put together

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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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