Capitol Cast: Illinois

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is among the state’s Democrats preparing for next week’s national convention in Chicago. In this episode of Capitol Cast, Peter Hancock talks with Stratton about strategies and priorities for the Harris/Walz campaign, as well as down-ballot races and issues she’s focused on.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller reports the week's news from around Illinois.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki about the week's news.

This week, Gov. JB Pritzker called for the resignation of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, he opened the Illinois State Fair, and he signed numerous bills into law.

After the podcast was recorded, Campbell announced he would retire by the end of the month.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller has the week's news from around Illinois

In the weeks following the death of Sonya Massey, many are still questioning how it happened. In this episode of Capitol Cast, we'll hear from CNI's Beth Hundsdorfer and Andrew Adams about the latest news, events and information uncovered during the ongoing investigation into now-former deputy Sean Grayson - who is accused of killing Massey.

In the span of one month, Americans have seen an assassination attempt on a former president, the first of two major party political conventions, and the incumbent president bowing out of his reelection campaign. CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Prof. E.J. Fagan with the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs about the news, and its impact on the 2024 campaign.

The Capitol News Illinois team was on the ground in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. Reporters Hannah Meisel, Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams recap the week’s events and look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller wraps up the week's top stories from around Illinois.

Republicans gather in Milwaukee next week to nominate their choice for President ahead of the November election. In this episode of Capitol Cast, Peter Hancock talks with Richard Porter, a National Committeeman for the Republican National Committee.

A little more than a week into the new Illinois fiscal year, CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Executive Director Ralph Martire. The discussion includes a look at the high points, the low points, and what Martire and others are keeping an eye on for future budget negotiations.