An investigative report released this week shows an atmosphere of bullying, intimidation, and sexual harassment in the Illinois statehouse. Also, Governor Pritzker signed a new law raising the minimum salaries of teachers; a photo taken at a state senator’s fundraising event that showed two people staging a mock assassination of President Trump made national headlines; and Chicago’s new mayor is weighing her options on closing the city’s budget deficit. WBEZ political reporters Tony Arnold and

State Week: Atmosphere of Sexual Harassment Under the Dome

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Government

A new director, additional funding and hiring more workers at Illinois' child welfare agency.

State Week: DCFS makes a push for improvement

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants a Department of Early Childhood in his cabinet.

State Week: Governor continues his push for a new state agency

A boy's murder is shining a spotlight on how a state panel handles domestic violence cases.

State Week: The Illinois Prisoner Review Board under scrutiny

On this episode, we look back at election results from the past week.

State Week: Atmosphere of Sexual Harassment Under the Dome

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