Episodios

  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 09: Budget Negotiations Continue)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 09: Budget Negotiations Continue)
    May 24 2025
    Illinois lawmakers passed several bills this week including reform for the Prisoner Review Board and banning carbon sequestration near the Mahomet Aquifer. But with one week left in the spring session, big issues like the budget and mass transit reform still remain. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

    GUESTS:
    Jerry Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief, Capitol News Illinois
    Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park), Senate President
    Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet)
    Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago), Assistant House Majority Leader

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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    29 m
  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 08: New Budget Projections and Committee Chairman Removal)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 08: New Budget Projections and Committee Chairman Removal)
    May 17 2025
    As state lawmakers head towards their May 31 adjournment, House leaders sit down to discuss crafting a budget in a tight fiscal year. Meanwhile, a Democratic lawmaker has been removed from his committee chairmanship with only two weeks left of the session. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

    GUESTS:
    Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
    Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside), House Speaker
    Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), House Minority Leader

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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    29 m
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  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 07: Higher Education Reform & Energy Policy)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 07: Higher Education Reform & Energy Policy)
    May 10 2025
    With less than a month left in their spring session, Illinois lawmakers continue to work on a state budget with concerns about economic uncertainty from the federal government. While a fiscal plan may be the highest priority, legislators are also looking at issues including higher education, energy generation, and Tier 2 pensions. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

    GUESTS:
    Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois
    Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Westchester), Senate Majority Leader
    Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield), Assistant Senate Republican Leader
    Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), Assistant House Majority Leader
    Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), Deputy House Republican Leader

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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    29 m
  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 06: Budget Crunch, Transit Trouble & Farm Fixes)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 06: Budget Crunch, Transit Trouble & Farm Fixes)
    May 3 2025
    With just five weeks to go in the spring session, Illinois lawmakers are racing to finalize a state budget and address a $1 billion public transit shortfall. Rep. Robyn Gabel highlights the ripple effects of federal Medicare cuts on more than 800,000 residents. Rep. Charles Meier shares updates on agriculture bills aimed at expanding access to specialty crops like poultry. Sen. Robert Peters outlines new legislation to strengthen worker rights and increaseaffordable housing, while Sen. Sally Turner focuses on support for young farmers and the future of Logan Correctional Center. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

    GUESTS:
    Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), House Majority Leader
    Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville)
    Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago), Majority Caucus Whip
    Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason), Senate Whip
    Jerry Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief, Capitol News Illinois

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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    29 m
  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 05: Sen. Dick Durbin Retirement)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 05: Sen. Dick Durbin Retirement)
    Apr 26 2025
    As state representatives return to Springfield, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announces he won’t seek reelection. Reaction to the announcement, budget updates, and other key issues are in focus this week. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

    GUESTS:
    Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
    Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), House Speaker Pro Tempore
    Rep. Amy Elik (R-Godfrey), Assistant House Republican Leader
    Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-Grayslake)
    Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Assistant House Republican Leader

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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    30 m
  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 04: Capitol News Illinois Roundtable)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 04: Capitol News Illinois Roundtable)
    Apr 19 2025
    With state lawmakers on spring break, Capitol News Illinois reporters join host Jak Tichenor to discuss the spring session so far. From the budget to homeschool regulation, funding for higher education and more, there are still numerous issues for lawmakers to address in the next few weeks.

    GUESTS:
    Ben Szalinski, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
    Molly Parker, Investigative Reporter, Capitol News Illinois/ProPublica
    Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.


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    25 m
  • Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 03: Budget Update & Tier 2 Pensions)

    Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 03: Budget Update & Tier 2 Pensions)
    Apr 12 2025
    In the latest episode of Illinois Lawmakers, host Jak Tichenor spoke with legislators about key issues at the Capitol. Discussions included the ongoing budget process, how federal government decisions are affecting Illinois, and Tier 2 pension reform. Other issues discussed include concerns about synthetic cannabis getting into Illinois prisons by mail.

    GUESTS:
    Ben Szalinski, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
    Sen. Elgie Sims Jr., Senate Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader (D-Chicago)
    Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards)
    Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, (D-Oswego)
    Sen. Terri Bryant, Assistant Senate Republican Leader (R-Murphysboro)

    ABOUT THE SHOW:
    “Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.
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    28 m
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