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- Yesterday49 min
Election 2026 - Collin Corbett
Independent candidate for governor Collin Corbett discusses his campaign with CNI reporters Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore. The interview is part of a series of election interviews focusing on statewide races for elected office.
- Aug 21, 202618 min
Off to the races
Illinois Democrats and Republicans honed their messages for the upcoming midterm elections during their traditional rallies at the Illinois State Fair. The Capitol News Illinois team discusses what they heard during the festivities and what those messages say about the campaigns ahead.
- Aug 14, 202623 min
State Fair kicks off campaign season
The Illinois State Fair got underway this week, marking the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 general election campaign. The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down what to expect during political events that coincide with the fair. Plus, an update on CNI's pursuit of public records from the Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois' response to the Trump administration's change in vaccination recommendations, and the latest discussions regarding keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
- Aug 7, 202631 min
Interview with House Speaker Welch
CNI Reporter Ben Szalinski talks one-on-one with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch about criticism he has received over his handling of sexual harassment complaints against former Rep. Harry Benton.
- Jul 31, 202628 min
School funding crisis, Welch under pressure
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch vows to push for additional school funding during the fall veto session as Chicago Public Schools prepares for layoffs. Welch is also coming under pressure over his handling of the Harry Benton sexual harassment scandal as Rep. Fred Crespo calls for him to step down. Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker signs a statewide cellphone ban for public schools and the State Board of Elections responds to threats of prosecution from the Trump administration. Peter Hancock, Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski discuss the week's news.
- Jul 24, 202632 min
GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained
GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained by Capitol News Illinois
- Jul 17, 202629 min
Campaign reports suggest lopsided races ahead
Races at the top of the Illinois ballot this year do not appear competitive, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Peter Hancock, Brenden Moore and Jerry Nowicki discuss that and other top stories of the week.
- Jul 10, 202633 min
Scandals roil Illinois House
One Democratic member of the House has been forced to resign and another has come under federal indictment. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court upholds Illinois' assault weapon ban; the Trump administration threatens to prosecute state election officials; and a CNI analysis shows inequities remain in Illinois' school finance system. Peter Hancock, Hannah Meisel, Ben Szalinski and Jerry Nowicki discuss the week's major stories.
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