
An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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.
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.
With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.
The legislature is scheduled to adjourn the spring session at the end of May.
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I live in Springfield, but this is a very liberal narrow view of politics, nothing more.
I love the insight and appreciate the show so much. If you are feeling adventurous, try a drinking game every time someone says “you know.”
Due to the political climate and news deserts, I think gen z (me) doesn’t learn much about state and local politics. This podcast has helped me be more in tune to politics that affect me just as much as the national politics we tend to focus on so much. I love hearing Hannah’s and Charlie’s takes each week. Thank you for this podcast!
Great nonpartisan coverage of Illinois politics.
By the way. Corona virus has been in the United States since the first week of December and 93% of the American populace has been exposed to it within the first two months of 2020.
There is no pandemic.
Only people dying who would have died from any other major illness or health complications.
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Analyses of Illinois state politics and governance through panel discussions that frequently examine budgeting, taxation, education funding, and policy debates. Episodes often center on budget negotiations, revenue projections, major policy fights (data centers, housing, pensions, and state incentives for large projects like stadiums), plus high-profile political events and investigations. A recurring strength is blending veteran reporting with expert panelists to unpack complex policy issues in a state-specific context, frequently anchored by a Springfield-centered talks format and local reporter insights. The show tends to be timely, policy-forward, and accessible to listeners who want practical context for how state decisions affect loca... more
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