Capitol Cast: Illinois

Once a Tea Party Republican, former Congressman Joe Walsh of Illinois now calls himself "politically homeless," and independent conservative, and a never-Trumper. CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Walsh about his choice to join an amicus brief in support of Colorado's decision to bar Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's top news from around Illinois via Capitol News Illinois

CNI's Peter Hancock examines how Roe v. Wade and 2022's Dobbs decision may impact the 2024 elections.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's stories from around Illinois via Capitol News Illinois.

Capitol News Illinois' Andrew Adams and Jennifer Fuller discuss the latest developments in the ongoing migrant crisis impacting the city of Chicago, as well as other parts of the state. Additional Info: https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/patchwork-aid-system-and-uncertain-funding-leave-thousands-of-migrants-in-limbo

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's stories from around Illinois via Capitol News Illinois.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller and Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki discuss expectations for the 2024 Illinois General Assembly session.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's top stories from around Illinois

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony about a lawsuit filed against the NCAA, alleging the organizations transfer eligibility rules violate anti-trust laws.

CNI's Peter Hancock talks with researcher Sarah Cashdollar of the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative about her new study looking at trends within the state's dual credit program.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from across Illinois.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's top stories.

With new estimates from the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, as well as Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, Capitol News Illinois' Jennifer Fuller talks with Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki about how the numbers shake out.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller reports the week's news for December 2, 2023

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki about the 2023 petition filing deadline for Illinois' 2024 primary election.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois' Peter Hancock talks with retired Congressman Dan Lipinski about his experiences in Washington, as well as the idea that political polarization is nearing the levels seen before the Civil War.

Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel recaps the week's news.

Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki talks to reporters Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams about their recent coverage of the action — and inaction — of the General Assembly's fall veto session.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois' Peter Hancock takes a closer look at the 2023 Illinois Schools Report Card, as well as reaction from a statewide education advocacy group.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki and Reporters Hannah Meisel, Andrew Adams, and Peter Hancock after week one of the 2023 fall veto session.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller has this recap of the week's news for October 21, 2023.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki and Reporters Hannah Meisel, Andrew Adams, and Peter Hancock ahead of the 2023 fall veto session.

A weekly look at what happened in and around Illinois, from Capitol News Illinois

Robin Steans, president of the education advocacy group Advance Illinois, discusses that organization's new report on the condition of the state's education workforce and how well it weathered the COVID-19 pandemic.

A weekly look at what happened in and around Illinois, from Capitol News Illinois

We’re continuing our “Influential Illinoisans” series in a conversation with former U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos. The Quad Cities Democrat has a long pedigree in Illinois politics, and she put that to use in Washington. Photo by Capitol News Illinois

A weekly look at what happened in and around Illinois, from Capitol News Illinois

Election authorities from around Illinois gathered six months ahead of the 2024 primary election to ask for the public’s help in combating misinformation and disinformation. CNI's Jennifer Fuller talked with Illinois Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich, and Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman. You can find our reporting on this at capitolnewsillinois.com, and more information about elections at elections.il.gov. In addition, the Board of Elections utilizes social media to share information – they are @illinoissbe on most platforms.

A weekly look at what happened in and around Illinois, from Capitol News Illinois

Illinois' cash bail system ended September 18. Now, judges have more options when it comes to detention and monitoring for people charged with crimes across the state. Capitol News Illinois' Jerry Nowicki talked with Office of Pretrial Services Director Cara Smith about one aspect of the change: electronic monitoring.

Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki discusses the end of cash bail across the state with Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Director Cara Smith.

Capitol News Illinois' Jennifer Fuller talks with political analyst John Jackson of the Southern Illinois University Paul Simon Public Policy Institute about Election 2024

Capitol News Illinois' Jennifer Fuller continues her conversation with former Congressman, SIU System President, and one-time gubernatorial candidate Glenn Poshard about his book, co-written with author Carl Walworth Photo Credit: Byron Hetzler

Capitol News Illinois' Jennifer Fuller talks with former Congressman, SIU System President, and one-time gubernatorial candidate Glenn Poshard about his book, co-written with author Carl Walworth Photo Credit: Byron Hetzler

The two major political parties offered a glimpse into their 2024 strategies at the Illinois State Fair this week. Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki analyze the major speeches from Governor's Day and Republican Day festivities.

Illinois leaders recently renamed a mental health facility in the capitol city after a woman, once committed against her will, who fought for the rights of those with mental illness and those unjustly held. You can read more about the renaming at capitolnewsillinois.com. Author Kate Moore helped bring the renaming to reality, writing about Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard in her book, “The Woman They Could Not Silence.” Capitol News Illinois reporter Molly Parker talked with Moore for this episode of CapitolCast.

Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki talks about the news outlet's latest expansion with its incoming broadcast director Jenn Fuller and investigative reporter Molly Parker.

The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down the highlights of the just-completed 2023 spring session.

The disaster declaration brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic officially ends Thursday, May 11. Gov. JB Pritzker reflects on what that means and how Illinois got through the last three years.

The Capitol News Illinois team discusses what they're watching in the final three weeks of the legislative session.

The Capitol News Illinois reporting team takes a look at the state of state government in the final one month of the legislative session and recaps the week's developments in the ComEd Four trial.

An interview with Illinois' new state superintendent of schools, Tony Sanders.

The Capitol News Illinois team discusses the week that was in state government, including the trial of the "ComEd Four," Gov. JB Pritzker's mention of tax cuts and a pair of regulatory measures involving ride-shares and new nuclear power construction.

Capitol News Illinois' Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker of Lee Enterprises Midwest discuss their reporting on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center and the impending changes at the facility with CNI Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki.

Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, talks with Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki about the budget proposal that Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled during his State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 15

A look at the state budgeting process and what to expect when Gov. JB Pritzker gives his fifth state budget address on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

The Capitol News Illinois team welcomes new full-time reporter Hannah Meisel and Public Affairs Reporting intern Nika Schoonover. The reporters all also discuss what they are working on at the beginning of a new legislative session.