Our panel talks about the role Midwest states will play in choosing the next president.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Rick Pearson

The long-awaited trial of the former Illinois House Speaker is getting underway in federal court.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ray Long

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.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Beth Hundsdorfer

A dire financial picture will test Mayor Brandon Johnson and could lead to requests for help from the state.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Heather Cherone

A federal court judge in East St. Louis will issue a ruling in coming weeks.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Peter Hancock

Many colleges and universities are dealing with financial concerns amid enrollment worries.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Peter Medlin, Lisa Kurian Philip

Can the state meet its climate goals?Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco

The Chicago Tribune's Ray Long joins the panel to discuss a series on those who have betrayed the public's trust.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ray Long

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago appears to have accomplished its goal.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Dave McKinney

Chicago is playing host the Democratic National Convention for the first time since 1996.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Dan Petrella

Our panel looks ahead.Sean Crawford, Brenden Moore, Hannah Meisel

The Illinois governor is among those who have been vetted by the Harris campaign.Sean Crawford, Kent Redfield, Amanda Vinicky

What does the switch to Harris mean for Democrats and Republicans in Illinois?Sean Crawford, Kent Redfield, Patrick Pfingsten

The state's GOP is energized with new leadership following the national convention in Milwaukee.Sean Crawford, Dave McKinney, Kent Redfield

Illinois' governor said this week he fully expects Joe Biden will be the nominee of the Democratic Party.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Rick Pearson

In this special State Week episode, we discuss the problems facing the news industry and what the future may hold.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Molly Parker, Tim Franklin

This week marked two years since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. In that time, Illinois has become a safe haven for abortions and women's health procedures.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Mawa Iqbal

Party Chair Don Tracy announced he will leave the job he's held for more than three years.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Hannah Meisel

It's a busy time for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ray Long

Pritzker took action on the $53 billion dollar spending plan.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Jeremy Gorner