Episodes

  • State Week: ICE under scrutiny

    State Week: ICE under scrutiny
    Jan 30 2026
    Amid questions about tactics and leadership change, the Trump Administration is under more pressure about its immigration enforcement campaign. What does that mean for Illinois?
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    29 mins
  • State Week: Lawmakers discuss potential changes to the SAFE-T Act

    State Week: Lawmakers discuss potential changes to the SAFE-T Act
    Jan 23 2026
    The landmark criminal justice package that eliminated cash bail could be changed during the upcoming spring session.
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    29 mins
  • State Week: The Chicago Bears game plan for a new stadium

    State Week: The Chicago Bears game plan for a new stadium
    Jan 16 2026
    The Chicago Bears success on the field this season has yet to translate into the team getting what it wants for a new home.
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    29 mins
  • State Week: Trump targets Illinois with funding freeze; major energy package signed into law

    State Week: Trump targets Illinois with funding freeze; major energy package signed into law
    Jan 9 2026
    The Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new energy law as a way to ensure the grid remains stable while addressing the cost for customers.
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    29 mins
  • State Week: The state of local news 2025

    State Week: The state of local news 2025
    Jan 1 2026
    We discuss the latest State of Local News report produced by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
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    29 mins
  • State Week: The year in review

    State Week: The year in review
    Dec 31 2025
    On this episode, we look back on the stories that made news over the past year in state government and politics.
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    29 mins
  • State Week: Illinois wants to hold ICE accountable

    State Week: Illinois wants to hold ICE accountable
    Dec 19 2025
    The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week. Also, the governor signs major legislation.
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    29 mins
  • State Week: New Illinois immigrant protection law likely to face a legal challenge

    State Week: New Illinois immigrant protection law likely to face a legal challenge
    Dec 11 2025
    The law places limits on where immigration enforcement agents can detain people. It also gives those who believe their constitutional rights have been violated legal recourse.
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    29 mins