CAMPAIGN 2008:
A Special Edition
Covering the Illinois Delegation at the Historic 2008 Democratic
National Convention |
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From Denver, Colorado: our first segment begins
with one-on-one interviews with Illinois delegates sharing their
insights on Sen. Obama. We hear from former Sen. Denny Jacobs, Rep.
John Bradley, Mayor Richard Daley, Congressman Bobby Rush and Sen.
James Clayborne, among others. We also hear analysis on the race
to replace Sen. Emil Jones as Senate President.
Coverage of the 2008 Democratic National
Convention is made possible in part by:
Recorded August 24, 2008.
Aired the week of September 8, 2008. 40 minutes. |
On the Floor with the Illinois
Delegation at the Convention Hall |
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From the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado: we listen in on House Speaker Michael
Madigan's comments with reporters about the unity -- or lack thereof
-- within the Democratic Party. We then join the Illinois
delegation on the convention floor as a series of Illinois
Constitutional officers speak to the nation about the man they have
known for years, Sen. Barack Obama. And, Cliff Kelley of WVON
Chicago, tells us what his listeners within Chicago's African
American community are saying about this historic presidential year.
Coverage of the 2008 Democratic National
Convention is made possible in part by:
Recorded August 25,
2008. Aired the week of September 8, 2008. 20 minutes. |
Michelle Obama & Sen. Joseph
Biden on Issues Affecting Working
Women |
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From the Colfax Center in Denver, Colorado: each day during convention
week, a series of events and forums are scheduled prior to the
evening's speakers at the convention hall. We join one such
event where Michelle Obama is joined by women governors and
Sen. Joseph Biden.
We also hear from reporters at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
who tell us how new technologies are changing the traditional
role of print reporters and how conventions are covered.
Coverage of the 2008 Democratic National
Convention is made possible in part by:
Recorded August 26,
2008. Aired the week of September 8, 2008. 28 minutes. |
An Effort at Party Unity |
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From the Denver Marriott City Center: at the Wednesday morning unity meeting
that caused such a stir, battling Illinois Democrats embrace.
We hear from Sen. Dick Durbin and talk one-on-one with Congressman
Jesse Jackson Jr., Sen. James Meeks on education funding and
whether he will run for Governor, and Judge Abner Mikva, a former
White House Counsel, on what we should look for in anyone
seeking to be President.
Coverage of the 2008 Democratic National
Convention is made possible in part by:
Recorded August 27, 2008.
Aired the week of September 8, 2008. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Tim Stratton (R)
Candidate for Illinois' 58th
House District |
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From Chicago:
our contributing correspondent, Jeff Berkowitz, goes one on one with
Tim Stratton, Republican candidate in Illinois's 58th House
District.
Video Courtesy of
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.
Recorded July 13, 2008.
Aired the week of September 1, 2008. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Robert Abboud (D)
Candidate for Illinois' 16th
Congressional District |
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From Chicago:
our contributing correspondent Jeff Berkowitz goes one-on-one with
Robert Abboud, Democratic Candidate for Illinois' 16th Congressional
District. The seat is currently held by eight-term incumbent
Don Manzullo (R).
For more information,
click here.
Video Courtesy of
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.
Recorded July 27, 2008.
Aired the week of August 11, 2008. 30 minutes. |
Making it in Illinois:
FlagSource |
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From Batavia:
the first installment of our new series,
Making it in Illinois. This series, produced in
cooperation with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, showcases
the Illinois companies, employers, and employees making products
that are used around the world. In this segment, we visit
Batavia's FlagSource.
Recorded Summer 2008.
Aired the week of August 4, 2008. 12 minutes. |
Making it in Illinois:
Peerless of America |
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From Effingham:
a continuation of
the first installment of our new series,
Making it in Illinois. This series, produced in
cooperation with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, showcases
the Illinois companies, employers, and employees making products
that are used around the world. In this segment, we visit Effingham's Peerless of America.
Recorded Summer 2008.
Aired the week of August 4, 2008. 12 minutes. |
GOP vs. Democrats in the Annual Congressional Baseball
Game
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From Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington, DC:
Rachelle Baillon reports on the annual congressional baseball game
and shows us how Illinois Congressman John Shimkus fared as the
Republican's starting pitcher.
Recorded July 17, 2008.
Aired the week of August 4, 2008. 5 minutes. |
Celebrating the Bicentennial
of Abraham Lincoln's Birth:
Abraham Lincoln's Tomb and Oak
Ridge Cemetery |
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From Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield:
with 2009 marking the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth,
we revisit Lincoln's Tomb and discover why it remains one of
Illinois' leading tourist destinations.
Recorded June 27, 2005.
Aired the week of August 4, 2008. 25 minutes. |
Sheila Weinberg:
Founder & CEO of the Institute
for Truth in Accounting
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From Springfield: Sheila
Weinberg, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Truth in Accounting,
explains the flaws she has found in the way governments account for
their spending and why so-called "balanced budgets" frequently add
to growing deficits.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded May 8, 2008.
Aired the week of July 28, 2008. 15 minutes. |
The Leadership and Legacy of
Gov. Richard Ogilvie |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
former Governor Jim Edgar moderates a panel of former cabinet
members and aides to Governor Richard Ogilvie. Frequently
mentioned as one of the best governors in Illinois history, the
panel shares their insights into how Governor Ogilvie shared the
responsibilities of power with a young staff.
This panel was part of a day-long conference on Richard Ogilvie,
Illinois' 35th Governor.
Recorded May 31, 2008.
Aired the week of July 28, 2008. 1 hour & 10 minutes. |
Recollections of Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipients:
Tibor Rubin, Korean War Veteran |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago: Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Tibor
Rubin recounts his experiences in combat and
how he handled the emotional aftermath. Mr. Rubin is a
Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United State
in 1948 and served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950 -
1953.
For more information on the recipients of the Congressional Medal of
Honor, click here.
Recorded July 11, 2008.
Aired the week of July 21, 2008. 10 minutes. |
Recollections of Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipients:
Sammy Davis, Vietnam War Veteran |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago: Congressional Medal of Honor recipient
Sammy Davis recounts his experiences in combat and
how he handled the emotional aftermath. Mr.
Davis served with the U.S. Army during
the Vietnam War and currently resides in Flat Rock, Illinois.
For more information on the recipients of the Congressional Medal of
Honor, click here.
Recorded July 11, 2008.
Aired the week of July 21, 2008. 10 minutes. |
Recollections of Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipients:
Bruce Crandall, Vietnam War
Veteran |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago: Congressional Medal of Honor recipient
Bruce Crandall recounts his experiences in combat and
how he handled the emotional aftermath. Mr.
Crandall also served with the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam War and is a resident of Washington state.
For more information on the recipients of the Congressional Medal of
Honor, click here.
Recorded July 11, 2008.
Aired the week of July 21, 2008. 10 minutes. |
From Iraq: Rep. Jim Watson (R) on
War Conditions and Building a Democracy |
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From Camp Ramadi in Iraq: State
Representative Jim Watson, who is currently serving with the U.S.
Marines in Iraq, tells us what he has experienced there. He
also discusses what is being accomplished in the effort to build a
functioning democracy in the Anbar Province of Iraq.
Recorded July 1, 2008.
Aired the week of July 14, 2008. 15 minutes. |
"Under the Dome: The Workings of Illinois State Government"
The Illinois State Treasurer |
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From Springfield:
another program in our series on the
workings of Illinois State Government. In this installment, we
hear from State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias on the role of the State
Treasurer.
For more information,
click here.
This program is underwritten by
a grant from
AT&T.
Recorded 2008.
Aired the week of July 7, 2008. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Scott Harper (D)
Candidate for Illinois' 13th
Congressional District |
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From Chicago:
Contributing Correspondent Jeff
Berkowitz goes one-on-one with Scott Harper, Democratic candidate
for Illinois' 13th Congressional District seat.
For more information,
click here.
Video Courtesy of
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.
Recorded June 22, 2008.
Aired the week of June 30, 2008. 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Dan Seals (D)
Candidate for Illinois' 10th
Congressional District |
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From the City Club of Chicago:
Dan Seals, the Democratic candidate for Illinois' 10th Congressional
District, discusses his race to defeat Republican incumbent Mark
Kirk.
For more information,
click here.
Video Courtesy of
CAN TV, Chicago.
Recorded June 9, 2008.
Aired the week of June 23, 2008. 25 minutes. |
ABOUT ILLINOIS:
Alto Vineyards |
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From Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass:
our "About Illinois" series travels to
one of the pioneering wineries in the state, Alto Vineyards, to
learn what is behind the explosive growth of Illinois' wine
industry.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded 2008.
Aired the week of June 23, 2008. 10
minutes. |
Senator John Cullerton (D):
The State of Illinois' Political
Climate
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From Chicago:
State Senator John Cullerton tells our
contributing correspondent Jeff Berkowitz why he feels the state
needs to raise taxes to meet its growing debt problem and fund a
Capital Bill. Senator Cullerton also offers his insights into
how he feels Democrats will do in the Fall's legislative elections.
Video Courtesy of
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.
Recorded June 8,
2008.
Aired the week of June 16, 2008. 30 minutes. |
Representative Aaron Schock:
The 2008 Republican State
Convention |
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From Decatur:
Illinois Republicans hold their state convention. In our final
segment, we hear the keynote address by Representative Aaron Schock
who discusses what he sees as the road back for the state GOP.
Recorded June 7, 2008.
Aired the week of June 16, 2008. 20 minutes. |
Memorial Service for Illinois'
Fallen Military Members
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From the House Chamber in the State Capitol:
in a moving memorial service, House
members read the names of Illinois soldiers and sailors who have
lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Recorded May 29, 2008.
Aired the week of June 16, 2008. 25 minutes. |
Senator Kirk Dillard (R):
A Republican's View of Senator
Barack Obama
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From Chicago: Illinois Channel
Contributing Correspondent Jeff Berkowitz goes one-on-one with
Republican State Senator Kirk Dillard. Their conversation
focuses largely on the 2008 Presidential campaign. Sen.
Dillard discusses his friend and former colleague, Sen. Barack
Obama, and why he is supporting Sen. John McCain for President.
Video Courtesy of
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.
Recorded April 27,
2008.
Aired the week of June 9, 2008. 30 minutes. |
CAPITOL INSIGHTS:
Rob Sherman (Green)
Candidate for Illinois' 53rd
House District |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
our new Capitol Insights segment
continues with Rob Sherman, Green Party Candidate for Illinois' 53rd
House District. Mr. Sherman discusses ballot access for third
party candidates and why he is running for the state legislature.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded May 7, 2008.
Aired the week of June 9, 2008. 10 minutes. |
Richard B. Ogilvie as Governor |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
members of the Capitol Press Corps during the administration of
Illinois Governor Richard Ogilvie recall his administration's
policies and accomplishments. This panel was part of a
day-long conference on Ogilvie, Illinois' 35th Governor.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded May 31, 2008.
Aired the week of June 9, 2008. 1 hour 10 minutes. |
CAPITOL INSIGHTS:
Senator Kwame Raoul (D)
Overcoming Regional
Misconceptions |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
we launch our new Capitol Insights
segment, in which we talk with lawmakers, lobbyists, and members of
the media about legislation, policy, and politics. We begin
this series with State Senator Kwame Raoul.
Recorded May 28, 2008.
Aired the week of June 2, 2008. 12 minutes. |
CAPITOL INSIGHTS:
Senator William Haine (D)
Federal Review of Illinois'
River Levies |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
our new Capitol Insights segment
continues with State Senator William Haine who discusses a federal
review of Illinois' river levies.
Recorded May 21, 2008.
Aired the week of June 2, 2008. 9 minutes. |
CAPITOL INSIGHTS:
Dana Heupel
Executive Editor of
Illinois Issues |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
our new Capitol Insights segment
continues with Dana Heupel, Executive Editor of
Illinois Issues, who discusses covering Illinois politics and
policy.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded May 28, 2008.
Aired the week of June 2, 2008. 10 minutes. |
Defending Trial Attorneys'
Reputations |
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From Springfield: our one-on-one
discussion with Stephen Tillery. Mr. Tillery, a trial
attorney, contends that the role of trial attorneys is often
misrepresented in media coverage and the benefits they provide to
consumers is often ignored.
Recorded May 15, 2008.
Aired the week of June 2, 2008. 23 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Jill Morgenthaler (D),
Candidate for Illinois' 6th
Congressional District |
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From Chicago: our Contributing
Correspondent, Jeff Berkowitz, goes one-on-one with Jill
Morgenthaler, Democratic candidate for Illinois' 6th Congressional
District.
For more information,
click here.
Video Courtesy of
Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.
Recorded May 4, 2008.
Aired the week of May 26, 2008. 30 minutes. |
Assisting Those with
Developmental Disabilities |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with Sheila
Romano, Executive Director of the Illinois Council on Developmental
Disabilities. Ms. Romano tells us why Illinois is currently
rated last in the nation for care of the developmentally disabled
and what reforms were proposed in a blueprint plan calling for an
overhaul of Illinois' system of care.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded May 14, 2008.
Aired the week of May 19, 2008. 30 minutes. |
2008 House vs. Senate Softball
Game |
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From Lincoln Park in Springfield:
legislators from the House and Senate square off in their annual
softball game. This competition between House and Senate
members is a long-standing legislative tradition. Our
Contributing Correspondent for this year's event is Matt Jones.
Recorded May 14, 2008.
Aired the week of May 19, 2008. 20 minutes. |
New Technology and Business
Growth |
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From Oak Brook: the final Spring
meeting of the Executives Business Club of Oak Brook, in which
panelists discuss technology of the future and how it may impact
business operations. This presentation is called, "The Wave of
the Future: A Recipe for Growth."
For more information,
click here.
Recorded May 8, 2008.
Aired the week of May 19, 2008. 45 minutes. |
Creating the 21st
Century Education System |
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From the City Club of Chicago:
Paul Vallas, former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools and current
Superintendent of the New Orleans Recovery School District, talks of
changes he's implemented elsewhere that he says need to be made in
education if the United States is to remain competitive around the
world.
Video Courtesy of
CAN TV, Chicago.
Recorded April 28, 2008.
Aired the week of May 12, 2008. 40 minutes. |
Ending "Pay-to-Play" Politics in
Illinois Government |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
state legislators join with a political
reform organization to announce an agreement to end what they call
"pay-to-play" relationships.
Recorded April 30,
2008.
Aired the week of May 5, 2008. 35 minutes. |
Former Congressman Lee
Hamilton (D-IN):
Advice for the Next President |
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From Illinois College in Jacksonville:
former Congressman Lee Hamilton, who also served as Vice-Chair of
the 9/11 Commission, delivers a speech entitled, "Advice for the
Next President." A former Democratic Congressman from Indiana,
Lee Hamilton served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives
and is considered an expert in foreign affairs.
Recorded April 24, 2008.
Aired the week of May 5, 2008. 40 minutes. |
"Under the Dome: The Workings of Illinois State Government"
The Illinois Secretary of
State |
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From the Secretary of State's Office in Springfield:
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White explains the services and
duties carried out by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office.
This program is underwritten by
a grant from
AT&T.
Recorded 2007.
Aired the week of April 14, 2008. 25
minutes. |
"Under the Dome: The Workings of Illinois State Government"
The Illinois Supreme Court |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with Justice Rita Garman on the workings
of the Illinois Supreme Court. Justice Garman tells us how the
justices come to serve on the Court, how the cases they hear are
selected, and what happens in the Chamber during oral arguments.
This program is underwritten by
a grant from
AT&T.
Recorded 2007.
Aired the week of March 31, 2008. 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
U.S. Senate Race
Dr. Steve Sauerberg's (R)
Healthcare Reform Plan |
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From the
State Capitol in Springfield: Dr.
Steve Sauerberg, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, releases his
plan to fix the nation's healthcare system.
Recorded March 10,
2008.
Aired the week of March 17, 2008. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Colleen Callahan (D)
Candidate for 18th
Congressional District |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Colleen Callahan launches her campaign as the Democratic candidate
for Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat. The position is
currently held by Congressman Ray LaHood (R), who is retiring at the
end of this year.
Recorded March 10, 2008.
Aired the week of March 17, 2008. 30 minutes. |
Best Practices for Utilizing Red
Light Cameras |
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From the Illinois Municipal League's Annual Conference in
Chicago: a panel discusses using cameras
to identify and ticket drivers running red lights. We hear about
whether these cameras can clearly identify violators, the cost to
install and operate such systems, and the amount of income these
cameras may generate for cities.
Recorded October 20,
2007.
Aired the week of March 17, 2008. 1 hour. |
Debate on a Constitutional
Convention in Illinois |
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From
the Sangamo Club in Springfield: Lt.
Governor Pat Quinn and former Illinois Comptroller
Dawn Clark Netsch debate the issue of whether Illinois needs a new
Constitution to replace the current one written in 1970.
Voters will face this issue on the November ballot.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the
Institute of Government & Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Recorded March 5,
2008.
Aired the week of March 10, 2008. 1 hour. |
Chicago's Transportation Needs
and Funding |
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From
Oak Brook:
the Executives Breakfast Club of Oak
Brook discusses regional transportation issues impacting the Chicago
area. The Club meets throughout the year to examine issues
affecting the Chicagoland area.
For more information on the Executives
Breakfast Club of Oak Brook, click
here.
Recorded February 14,
2008.
Aired the week of March 3, 2008. 1 hour. |
Gov. Blagojevich's FY 2009
Budget Address |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
Governor Rod Blagojevich delivers his
Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Address. This is the Governor's
blueprint for funding state government from July 2008 through June
2009.
For a brief overview of the proposed
budget,
click here.
To read a .pdf version of the Budget
Address,
click here.
Recorded February 20, 2008.
Aired the week of February 25, 2008. 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D)
Candidate for Re-Election |
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From
Springfield: our one-on-one
conversation with Senator Dick Durbin, who is seeking a third term
to the United States Senate.
For more information on Senator Durbin,
click
here.
Recorded February 18,
2008.
Aired the week of February 25, 2008. 30 minutes. |
Unfunded Pension Mandates on
Cities |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin discusses the unfunded mandates the
state legislature has handed down to municipal pension systems.
Mayor Davlin says the legislature's demands that cities
retroactively expand
pension benefits for firemen and policemen is undermining city
budgets across Illinois.
For more information,
click here.
Recorded February 11, 2008.
Aired the week of February 18, 2008. 40 minutes. |
Lincoln's Legacy and
Presidential Leadership |
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From
Springfield:
Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss
talks of the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and presidential leadership.
Mr. Beschloss' address was delivered at the 100th meeting of the
Abraham Lincoln Association.
For more information on the Abraham
Lincoln Association, click
here.
Be sure to also check out our Abraham
Lincoln Bicentennial page
here.
Recorded February 12,
2008.
Aired the week of February 18, 2008. 35 minutes. |
Legislative Leaders Forum |
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From Northwestern University in Evanston:
in a forum moderated by Northwestern University President Henry
Bienen, Illinois' four legislative leaders discuss current issues
within the state and the importance of civic participation in the
democratic process. We hear comments from Senate President Emil
Jones, Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson, House Speaker Michael
Madigan, and House Minority Leader Tom Cross.
Recorded January 23, 2008.
Aired the week of February 4, 2008. 1 hour & 15 minutes. |
1865 Presidential News
Conference |
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From the
House Chamber of the Old State Capitol in Springfield:
famed Lincoln impersonator George Buss offers a depiction of
President Abraham Lincoln holding a Presidential News Conference in
April 1865 as the Civil War drew to a close. Members of
Springfield's Capitol press corps pepper President Lincoln with
period questions on taxes, how he plans to heal the nation's wounds,
and his future plans after he leaves the White House. This event
was organized by the Abraham Lincoln Association in Illinois as part
of the 2009 commemoration of the bicentennial of President Lincoln's
birth.
Recorded October 4, 2007.
Aired the week of February 4, 2008. 45 minutes. |
2003 Policy Positions of Sen.
Barack Obama |
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From Springfield:
on February 5, Illinois will be one of 24 states holding a
Presidential Primary Election. With questions having been
raised about Senator Obama's original position on the war in Iraq,
we now re-air our November 2003 interview with Senator Obama, who
was then running for the U.S. Senate. In this interview,
Senator Obama discusses Iraq, the war on terror, and the use of
military force.
Recorded November 6,
2003. Re-aired the week of January 28, 2008. 30 minutes. |
What is Fair? Genetics and Public Policy |
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From the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago:
a discussion of how the developing science of genetics impacts
public policy. Stem cell research, genetically modified foods,
and DNA studies on past populations are just a few of the ways
genetics is impacting our society. This is the final program
in the Illinois Humanities Council's year-long series on the
Genetics Revolution.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded September 25,
2007. Aired the week of December 31, 2007. 1 hour & 55 minutes. |
FutureGen Comes to Illinois |
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From Mattoon:
Governor Rod Blagojevich speaks to city and business leaders
following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy that
Mattoon, Illinois will be the site of the $1.5 billion FutureGen
project. FutureGen is designed to allow for the clean use of
coal. Construction of the project will create hundreds of new
jobs and hold the promise of expanding the use of Illinois coal in
meeting the nation's energy needs.
Recorded December 18, 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 5 minutes. |
Authors Scott Turow and John
Grisham Discuss the Death Penalty and Wrongful
Convictions |
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From Chicago:
best-selling authors John Grisham and Scott Turow discuss the death
penalty and why they say flaws in the legal system mean society
should eliminate executions as a form of punishment.
Their discussion is
moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning editorialist Cornelia Grumann of
the Chicago Tribune.
The Illinois Channel's coverage of this program is underwritten by
Reed Smith LLP.
Recorded October 24, 2007.
Aired the week of November 19, 2007. 45 minutes. |
Employers' Perspective on
Health Care Solutions |
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From the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library in Springfield:
Doug Whitley, President of the Illinois
Chamber of Commerce, discusses the growing burden healthcare costs
are having on Illinois businesses. Mr. Whitley also offers
some thoughts on what changes could be made to improve healthcare
while controlling costs.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the
Institute of Government & Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 12, 2007. 1 hour. |
16th Annual Motorola Excellence
in Public Service Award |
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From Chicago:
the 16th Annual Motorola Excellence in
Public Service Award Luncheon. This award is presented each
year to a non-elected public servant. This year's recipient is
Ron Huberman, President of the Chicago Transit Authority.
Recorded October 23, 2007.
Aired the week of November 12, 2007. 25 minutes. |
FutureGen and the Future of
Coal |
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From St. Louis:
our one-on-one conversation with Fred Palmer, Senior Vice President
of Government Relations at Peabody Energy. We hear about the
FutureGen project, which offers a zero emission use of coal, and
other new technologies that may result in the nation expanding its
use of coal as a primary energy source without harming the
environment.
Recorded October 16, 2007.
Aired the week of November 5, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Broadband's Impact on
Education and Economic Development |
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one interview with Jim Carlini, Management Consultant and
Broadband Network Analyst. He discusses the broadband Internet
revolution and what is at stake for the economic development of
Illinois' communities.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 5, 2007. 15 minutes. |
The Illinois Cable and Video
Competition Law |
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From the Illinois Municipal League
Annual Conference in Chicago: a panel
discusses the AT&T television programming legislation which passed
the legislature this Spring. Now that AT&T is on the verge of
rolling out its program offerings, we hear the municipal perspective
on what this means to communities, homeowners, and consumers.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 5, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
How Does Race Matter?
Genetics and Race |
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From the DuSable Museum of African
American History in Chicago: a panel
discussion on genetics and race. The panel examines questions
such as, "How does race matter?", and "What are the genetic markers
that determine our race?".
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded May 23, 2007.
Aired the week of October 29, 2007. 1 hour & 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Dr. Steve Sauerberg (R)
Candidate for U.S. Senate |
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From
Springfield: our one-on-one interview
with Dr. Steve Sauerberg, who is seeking the Republican nomination
for U.S. Senate. Dr. Sauerberg discusses his policy positions
on healthcare, Iraq, taxes, and illegal immigration.
Recorded October 11, 2007.
Aired the week of October 22, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Genetically Modified Food
What Are Our Choices? |
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From Southern Illinois University in
Carbondale: we hear a panel of experts
discuss the choices we have when it comes to genetically modified
food. Some support that genetically modified foods hold the
promise of crops that are resistant to disease and produce more
abundant harvests to feed a hungry world. But some nations are
blocking the importation of genetically modified foods because of
safety concerns.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded April 11, 2007.
Aired the week of September 10, 2007. 2 hours. |
What Every New Senator Should
Know About the U.S. Senate |
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From the Peoria Civic Center: Richard
Baker, Historian with the U.S. Senate, gives an address in which he
discusses "What Every New Senator Should Know About the U.S.
Senate." This
presentation was part of the annual Congress in the Classroom
program organized by the
Dirksen Congressional Center and the
Institute for Principled Leadership
in Public Service at Bradley University.
Recorded August 2, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 55 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Rep. Aaron Schock (R),
Candidate for Illinois' 18th Congressional District |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: we speak with Rep. Aaron
Schock, who is seeking the Republican
nomination for Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat. The
seat is currently held by retiring Congressman Ray LaHood.
Recorded August 8, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Communicating with Members of
Congress |
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From the Peoria Civic Center: a
presentation on how individuals and organizations can effectively
communicate their needs to a congressional office. This
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