An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org
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Our panel talks about the role Midwest states will play in choosing the next president.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Rick Pearson
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The long-awaited trial of the former Illinois House Speaker is getting underway in federal court.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ray Long
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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
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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
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A federal court judge in East St. Louis will issue a ruling in coming weeks.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Peter Hancock
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Many colleges and universities are dealing with financial concerns amid enrollment worries.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Peter Medlin, Lisa Kurian Philip
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Can the state meet its climate goals?Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco
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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
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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago appears to have accomplished its goal.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Dave McKinney
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Chicago is playing host the Democratic National Convention for the first time since 1996.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Dan Petrella
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Our panel looks ahead.Sean Crawford, Brenden Moore, Hannah Meisel
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The Illinois governor is among those who have been vetted by the Harris campaign.Sean Crawford, Kent Redfield, Amanda Vinicky
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What does the switch to Harris mean for Democrats and Republicans in Illinois?Sean Crawford, Kent Redfield, Patrick Pfingsten
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The state's GOP is energized with new leadership following the national convention in Milwaukee.Sean Crawford, Dave McKinney, Kent Redfield
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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
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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
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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
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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
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It's a busy time for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ray Long
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Pritzker took action on the $53 billion dollar spending plan.Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Jeremy Gorner
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