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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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- 5 days ago28 min
State Week: The speaker faces fallout
Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Trump continues to raise election security concerns ahead of the midterms
The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Ammons indicted, Benton resigns
A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
State Week: A new fiscal year brings new laws
On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois.
- Jun 26, 202628 min
State Week: A data center discussion
On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could address concerns over power usage, utility costs and more.
- Jun 18, 202627 min
State Week: Illinois tackles the intoxicating hemp industry
A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.
- Jun 12, 202628 min
State Week: Is the Chicago Bears' move to Indiana a done deal?
The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.
- Jun 5, 202628 min
State Week: A session wrap-up
Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.
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