Under the Dome

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we discuss the Illinois legislature approving a bill to raise the tobacco purchasing age from 18 to 21. Plus, we talk about a report showing that more Illinoisans are choosing to go to college outside of Illinois.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week introduced his graduated income tax plan, which would discard the state's flat income tax and replace it with different tax rates that depend on how much money you make. Angie, Doug and Bernie explore the financial and political ramifications.

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we discuss ongoing debate over Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desire for a progressive income tax in Illinois. Also, ratings agencies are weighing in on the state's budget situation. And, for the reason some of you have clicked on the Under the Dome Podcast for the first time ever today, we talk about adult film star Stormy Daniels' planned trip to Springfield later this month, which includes a stop at the Statehouse, where she plans to address a tax on strip clubs.

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we discuss Gov. Pritzker's $39 billion budget plan and where spending will be increased and how they plan to pay for it and his plan to tackle the mounting pension problem.

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we discuss this week's approval of the minimum wage increase in the Illinois House and the upcoming budget address from Gov. Pritzker.

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we discuss this week's approval of a minimum wage increase in the Illinois Senate, calls to raise the minimum salary for an Illinois teacher and the ongoing push to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. 

On this week's episode of the Under the Dome Podcast, we discuss the prompt move toward increasing the minimum wage in Illinois to $15 a hour. Plus, state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, wants the state to put $50 million toward a new Southern Illinois University campus in downtown Springfield. We also discuss the attention being given to House Speaker Michael Madigan's voice showing up in an FBI investigation.

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we take a look at next week's start to the Illinois General Assembly's spring legislative session, which will feature a House and Senate with a more Democratic tilt working with a new Democratic governor. What will they accomplish? We also talk about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's busy week of signing executive orders and his choice for a new Illinois State Police director.

On this week's episode of the Under the Dome podcast, we review the festivities surrounding the inauguration of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, including an appearance by Maroon 5, led by Adam Levine (pictured), the mystery headliner who played at the big inauguration party. We also talk about Pritzker's first week on the job, which included signing a gun-control bill and giving step raises to state employees.

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we look at an early legislative win for J.B. Pritzker, even before he assumes the governor's office. We also look ahead at the various events happening for Pritzker's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 14.