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by Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.
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- Yesterday28 min
State Week: Dems win big; Welch's future uncertain
What some are calling a "blue tsunami" swept Democrats into power across the country. Here in Illinois, things haven't changed much. But the state house speaker faces opposition to another term in that leadership position.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Election preview
All statewide offices are on the ballot this fall.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Can we believe the polls?
A polling expert joins us to give us tips on how to view the political surveys.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Bailey, Pritzker square off in their only debate
Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger met in the WTTW studios just weeks ahead of Election Day.
- 4 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Durkin backs Pritzker; Hastert's rise and fall
- Oct 2, 202628 min
State Week: The Choate solution
The Pritzker has announced a plan to greatly reduce services and employment at the southern Illinois mental health and developmental center.
- Sep 24, 202628 min
State Week: Can Illinois meet its carbon goals?
Illinois has an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. But a new reports shows the state is not on pace to hit the goal. It offers recommendations to get back on track, but those would require some major changes. It's uncertain if the political will exists to make that happen.
- Sep 17, 202628 min
State Week: Trump endorses Bailey; Chicago's mayor to seek re-election
Republican Darren Bailey picked up the endorsement of President Donald Trump this week, whether he wanted it or not.
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