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.

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

In the weeks since the Illinois General Assembly finished its 2024 spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker has been touting his administration’s success. In this episode, hear from Pritzker as he talks about the FY 2025 budget, education and early childhood programs, economic development and more.

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

Just weeks before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the Illinois Republican Party Chair announced his resignation. In this week's episode of Capitol Cast, we'll take a look at Don Tracy's decision, what it means for the party, and how similar struggles for Democrats just a few years ago may also loom over their national convention in Chicago.

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

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller speaks with Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lou Sandoval. In this week's episode, Sandoval discusses his organization's reaction to the new FY 2025 Illinois budget, plans for the future and more.

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

While Illinois’ dual emergence of periodical cicada broods is harmless to people and animals, young trees may sustain serious damage if not protected by mid-June, experts at the Morton Arboretum said.