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State Week

Sean Crawford, Hannah Meisel, Charles N. Wheeler III

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois Statehouse bureau.

  • 29 minutes
    State Week: Assault weapons ban to stay in place while challenged through courts
    The State Week panel discusses the assault weapons ban challenge, updates the Bears stadium planning, talks state flag designs, and more.
    16 December 2024, 5:10 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Prosecutors move closer to wrapping up their case against Madigan
    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.
    6 December 2024, 6:12 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Illinois budget concerns are growing
    As Illinois nears the halfway point of the fiscal year, there are dark clouds forming in the state's financial picture.
    27 November 2024, 8:53 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Fall session ends
    We discuss some of the legislation that made it through over the two week session and what lies ahead.
    22 November 2024, 7:01 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Illinois Democrats brace for Trump 2.0
    The state's majority party is considering ways to strengthen laws ahead of Trump's potential policy changes.
    15 November 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Election takeaways
    Democrats held onto seats in congress and the Illinois General Assembly. But Republicans found reason for hope.
    8 November 2024, 5:04 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Previewing the election in Illinois
    Along with the race for president, there are many other decisions for voters in the state.
    1 November 2024, 4:46 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Testimony begins in Madigan's trial
    Madigan is accused of racketeering and bribery during his time as Illinois House Speaker.
    25 October 2024, 6:12 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: Election Day draws closer
    Our panel talks about the role Midwest states will play in choosing the next president.
    18 October 2024, 6:24 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: The case against Madigan
    The long-awaited trial of the former Illinois House Speaker is getting underway in federal court.
    11 October 2024, 6:02 pm
  • 28 minutes 59 seconds
    State Week: What changes might come from Sonya Massey's death?
    Massey, an unarmed Black woman, was shot and killed in her home by a former deputy this summer. The case has put more focus on police hiring and training.
    4 October 2024, 5:58 pm
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