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December |
 FutureGen Comes to Illinois
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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. |
Reporting on Teacher
Misconduct in Schools |
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From Springfield:
Journalist Scott Reeder, Springfield Bureau Chief for the Small
Newspaper Group, discusses his investigative series that found
Illinois schools have no structure to investigate or correct
allegations of teacher misconduct. As a result, Reeder says he
has found some individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes
in other states who are now working in Illinois classrooms.
For more information, visit
http://hiddenviolations.com
Recorded December 14, 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 40 minutes. |
A Career of Serving Illinois
Municipalities |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Ken Alderson, who is retiring as
Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League. Mr.
Alderson, who is also Chairman of the Illinois Channel Board of
Directors, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing municipal
government, as well as the changes he has seen in Illinois state
government over the past 35 years.
Recorded December 14, 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 40 minutes. |
2007 Year in Review |
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From Illinois:
a review of some of the major issues, events, and political figures
covered by the Illinois Channel in 2007.
Recorded 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Senator Emil Jones, Jr. (D)
Illinois Senate President |
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From the City Club of Chicago:
Senate President Emil Jones discusses the legislative environment
and the financial challenges facing the state in 2008. Senator
Jones, who was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 1982, has
served as the Senate President since January 2003 and has been one
of the key legislative supporters of Governor Blagojevich.
Video Courtesy of
CAN-TV
Recorded December 6, 2007.
Aired the week of December 17, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Senator Frank Watson (R)
Illinois Senate Minority
Leader |
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From the City Club of
Chicago: Illinois Senate Republican
Leader Frank Watson discusses the financial difficulties facing
Illinois as well as the political divisions that led to the longest
legislative session on record in 2007. Senator Watson also
shares what he sees ahead when the legislature reconvenes in 2008.
Video Courtesy of
CAN-TV
Recorded December 10, 2007.
Aired the week of December 17, 2007. 50 minutes. |
School Choice in Illinois |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the
State Capitol in Springfield: supporters
of school choice brief reporters on the results of a recent poll
which they say shows parents increasingly want more options and
choice about where their children are schooled.
Recorded December 11, 2007.
Aired the week of December 17, 2007. 30 minutes. |
The Policies and Politics of
School Finance |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign:
former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar and
former University of Illinois President Stanley Ikenberry discuss
the policy options and politics involved in reforming the way
Illinois finances education.
Recorded November 29, 2007.
Aired the week of December 10, 2007. 1 hour. |
Property Tax Reform in
Illinois |
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From the Union League Club of
Chicago:
State Senator Chris Lauzen, Economist
Fred Giertz, and Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget
Accountability talk about what options might be used to reform
Illinois' property tax system, as well as the impact such reforms
would have on schools, homeowners, and businesses.
Recorded November 30, 2007.
Aired the week of December 10, 2007. 1 hour. |
CAMPAIGN 2008: Jim McConoughey
(R)
Candidate for Illinois' 18th
Congressional District |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Jim McConoughey, Republican candidate
for Illinois' 18th Congressional District. Mr. McConoughey is
seeking the seat now held by Congressman Ray LaHood, who is retiring
at the end of his current term.
Recorded November 28, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Thomas Donohue:
President of the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce |
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From the Civic Center in Peoria:
Thomas Donohue, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses
the impact healthcare costs are having on American businesses and
what changes the business community would favor. Mr. Donohue's
speech was part of a day-long conference on healthcare issues which
brought together leaders in business, healthcare, and government.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Institute for Principled
Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University.
Recorded November 14, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Recollections of the "Battle
of the Bulge" |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Harry Fernandes, a World War II
veteran and survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Fernandes
shares what he experienced as a foot soldier fighting the Germans in
the bitter winter cold of 1944.
Recorded November 28, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Launching a Statewide Medical
Broadband Network |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the
State Capitol in Springfield:
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and healthcare
providers brief reporters on the launch of a new statewide broadband
healthcare network, the Illinois Rural Health Network (IRHNet).
Backers say the $21 million project, which is funded by a federal
grant, will allow urban specialists to confer with rural healthcare
providers in real time on massive data files, such as patient MRI
scans.
Recorded November 28, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 25 minutes. |
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November |
CAMPAIGN 2008
At Issue: A New Constitutional
Convention |
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From the Illinois Municipal League
Annual Conference in Chicago:
a panel discusses whether or not it is
time to call for a new Illinois Constitutional Convention.
This is an issue voters will decide on the November 2008 ballot.
This panel discusses what issues would likely be considered by such
a convention and who would participate in the rewriting of the state
Constitution.
Recorded October 18, 2007.
Aired the week of November 26, 2007. 55 minutes. |
A Fresh Approach to Old
Problems |
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From the Illinois Municipal League
Annual Conference in
Chicago: from engaging citizens through
community theatre to a natural approach to cleaning waste water,
Illinois communities showcase their innovative solutions to
resolving common problems.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 26, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Addressing Growing Needs in
Veterans Healthcare |
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From Springfield:
Tammy Duckworth, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans
Affairs, discusses healthcare for veterans. Director
Duckworth, who is herself a wounded veteran of the War in Iraq,
discusses federal and state benefit programs and what her department
is doing to meet the expected rise in veterans' healthcare costs as
Illinois veterans age.
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 November 16, 2007.
Aired the week of November 26, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Immigration, Reform, and
Citizenship |
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From the Union League Club of
Chicago: a debate over the impact of
recent immigration on American culture and society. The
question is whether America is bettered by the diversity of new
immigrants, or whether society should expect immigrants to
assimilate into the existing culture.
Recorded October 18, 2007.
Aired the week of November 19, 2007. 1 hour & 10 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. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Judy Cates (D)
Candidate for 5th District
Appellate Court |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with Judy
Cates, candidate for the 5th District Appellate Court. A trial
attorney from Southern Illinois, Judy Cates shares her judicial
philosophy in interpreting the constitution. She also tells us
why she feels Medical Malpractice caps are unconstitutional and why she feels it is the responsibility of the courts
to issue timely judgments.
Recorded October 29, 2007.
Aired the week of November 12, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Employers' Perspective on
Health Care Solutions
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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. |
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October |
Environmental Concerns and the
Illinois Economy |
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one interview with Doug Scott, Director of the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency. He discusses how his agency
works to balance environmental needs with economic development, his
concerns about pollution going into Lake Michigan from other states,
and whether his agency has enough staff and resources to fulfill its
mission.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of October 29, 2007. 30 minutes. |
How Does Race Matter?
Genetics and Race
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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. |
Forum on the Traditional
School Day |
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From Boston, Massachusetts:
at this year's annual meeting of the National Conference of State
Legislatures, a panel discusses the traditional school day and
whether changes should be made to its format in order to improve
education.
Recorded August 7, 2007.
Aired the week of October 22, 2007. 1 hour & 20 minutes. |
Vacancies on Health Facilities
Planning Board |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield:
a press conference held by Republican
Senator Bill Brady. Senator Brady tells reporters why he feels
healthcare planning in Illinois is being jeopardized by vacancies on
the Health Facilities Planning Board.
Recorded October 9, 2007.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Illinois Law:
Illinois Budget Battles |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign: a discussion
on the issues and personalities behind the recent budget battle in
Illinois state government. The discussion includes comments
from former Republican Senator Rick Winkel of Urbana and his
Democratic replacement, Senator Mike Frerichs. Illinois Law
comes to us courtesy of the University of Illinois College of Law
and WCIA-TV, Champaign.
Recorded September 2007.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Karas, etc. v. Strevell, et
al. |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield:
the case of Karas, etc. v. Strevell, et
al. In this case, the Justices are being asked to decide
whether a player injured in an organized hockey contest can sue for
damages against those who delivered a prohibited body check from
behind.
Recorded September 20, 2007.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Behind the Scenes:
The John G. Shedd Aquarium
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the John G. Shedd Aquarium in
Chicago:
an
encore presentation of our "Behind the Scenes" tour of the John G. Shedd Aquarium.
From sea lions to sharks to dolphins, we see how the animals that
awe tourists are trained, medically cared for, and what researchers
learn from their close relationship with their aquatic menagerie.
Recorded October 12, 2005.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Illinois House of Representatives
Committee of the Whole:
Testimony on FY 2008 State
Budget Vetoes |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: the Illinois House of
Representatives meets in a Committee of the Whole to hear testimony
on the impact of Governor Blagojevich's veto of some $483 million
from the FY 2008 budget, which was passed in August. The
vetoed funds include programs for bridge construction, social
service agencies, and veterans, to name just a few. This
hearing is part of the annual Fall Veto Session, when legislators
decide whether or not to override gubernatorial vetoes.
Recorded October 1, 2007.
Aired the week of October 8, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Doe v. Dilling, et al. |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of Jane Doe v.
Dilling, et al. This case concerns whether there was
fraudulent misrepresentation of a health issue. The suit
involves a Jane Doe who contracted the HIV virus from her fiancé.
Jane Doe alleges misrepresentation of her fiancé's health status by
both her fiancé, who died from AIDS, and his parents.
Recorded September 20, 2007.
Aired the week of October 8, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Tax Policies and Election
Politics
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From Springfield:
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, discusses
tax policies he believes political parties should pursue and what
voters should consider when choosing a presidential candidate.
We also hear comments from Illinois House Republican Leader Tom
Cross.
Recorded September 24, 2007.
Aired the week of October 1, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Citizen Engagement Through
State Public Affairs Networks
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From Boston, Massachusetts:
legislators attending this year's annual meeting of the National
Conference of State Legislatures hear a panel discuss issues
associated with televising state government. More than 20
states now have unedited televised coverage of state government.
Recorded August 9, 2007.
Aired the week of October 1, 2007. 1 hour & 30 minutes. |
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September |
Former State Senator Steve
Rauschenberger:
Illinois State Budget Issues |
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From Chicago:
Jeff Berkowitz, producer of Public Affairs, interviews former Illinois state senator Steve Rauschenberger,
a noted expert on the state budget.
They discuss the process and politics that created the longest
legislative session in history before finally passing a state
budget.
Recorded August 28, 2007.
Aired the week of September 24, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Law:
The Process of Serving on a
Jury |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign: legal
experts discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens who are
selected to serve on a jury. Illinois Law comes to us
courtesy of the University of Illinois College of Law and WCIA-TV,
Champaign.
Recorded Spring 2007.
Aired the week of September 24, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Consumer Understanding of the
Illinois Court System
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From the Loyola University School of
Law in Chicago: a panel discusses
citizens' understanding of the Illinois court system.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Illinois Civil Justice League.
Recorded April 10, 2007.
Aired the week of September 24, 2007. 1 hour. |
FutureGen: The Quest for
Zero-Emission Fossil Fuel Usage and its Potential for Illinois
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From the Department of Energy in
Washington, DC: our one-on-one interview
with Tom Sarkus, project director for FutureGen. FutureGen is
a major project designed to advance the use of coal without damaging
the environment. In this interview, we hear about the
potential benefits of the project and the process of deciding where
to locate the project. On November 1, the Department of Energy
is scheduled to announce if the $1.5 billion FutureGen project will
be located in Texas or Illinois.
Recorded August 15, 2007.
Aired the week of September 17, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Legal Support for Members of
the Military |
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From the John Marshall Law School in
Chicago: Illinois Supreme Court Justice
Thomas Fitzgerald and Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Director Tammy Duckworth join with others to discuss a new
initiative designed to provide legal support for military veterans.
Recorded September 5, 2007.
Aired the week of September 17, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Dowling v. Chicago
Options Associates, Inc., et al
Case No. 102578 |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of Brian Dowling v.
Chicago Options Associates, Inc., et al. The background of
this case concerns Brian Dowling's attempt to collect financial
judgments he won against two defendants, Chicago Options Associates,
Inc. and Michael Davis. In part, the court must decide whether
funds Davis deposited earlier with a law firm should be awarded to
Dowling as part of the judgment owed him.
Click here to read the Illinois Supreme Court's decision on this
case.
Recorded January 11, 2007.
Aired the week of September 17, 2007. 50 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. |
Capitol Politics and the
Legislative Agenda |
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From the Farm Progress Show in
Decatur: Senate Republican Leader Frank
Watson talks about this summer's prolonged legislative session and
the Governor's recent decision to file suit against House Speaker
Michael Madigan.
Recorded August 28, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Capitol Correspondents'
Statehouse Insights |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
statehouse reporters Kurt Erikson with
the Pantagraph and Dave McKinney with the Chicago Sun-Times discuss
the recently passed state budget and how growing political tensions
may effect passage of a Capital Budget.
Recorded August 29, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Rally to Save Chicago Area
Mass Transit |
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From Chicago: Mayor
Richard Daley is joined by civic and legislative leaders calling for
increased state aid for Chicago's ailing transportation system.
Recorded August 28, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 40 minutes. |
What Every New Senator Should
Know About the U.S. Senate
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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. |
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August |
Delays in Capital Funding for
Schools |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: leaking roofs, one-room
libraries, and over-crowded classrooms: these are all part of what
Superintendents from three school districts say is the result of the
state failing to pass a capital spending bill for the past several
years. We also hear from legislators who discuss the political
problems that continue to hold up a capital spending bill.
Recorded August 21, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 35 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. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
John Morris (R), Candidate for
Illinois' 18th Congressional District |
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From
the State Fairgrounds in Springfield: we
speak with John Morris, who is seeking the Republican
nomination for Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat.
The
seat is currently held by retiring Congressman Ray LaHood.
Recorded August 16, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 5 minutes. |
Communicating with Members of
Congress
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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
presentation was part of the annual Congress in the Classroom
series 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 August 27, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
Illinois State Fair:
Governor's Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in
Springfield: Democrats rally during the
annual Governor's Day celebration at the Illinois State Fair.
This rally is a long-held tradition at the fair, where supporters of
the party holding the Governor's office meet to hear speeches by
elected officials and candidates for office.
Recorded August 15, 2007.
Aired the week of August 20, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Illinois State Fair:
Republican Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in
Springfield: the day after the Democrats
gathered for Governor's Day, Republicans gathered for their annual
rally at the Illinois State Fair.
Despite heavy rains and this being the
first time in many years the Republicans met without holding even
one of the six state-wide offices, party leaders voiced sunny
optimism for their future prospects.
Recorded August 16, 2007.
Aired the week of August 20, 2007. 55 minutes. |
Illinois House Welcomes Former
Speaker Robert Blair |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: former
Illinois House Speaker Robert Blair returns to the State Capitol to
view the recently renovated House Chamber. Former Speaker
Blair was the last House Speaker to oversee a renovation of the
Chamber.
Recorded July 31, 2007.
Aired the week of August 20, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Negotiations on State
Operating & Capital Budgets |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: we go
one-on-one with lawmakers and journalists to hear the inside story
of negotiations on forming a new state budget. We hear why an
expansion of gambling may be the lynchpin to a new budget and hold
the key to increased spending on Illinois' infrastructure and
schools.
Recorded August 8, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Senators Durbin & Obama Brief
Illinoisans Visiting Washington, DC |
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From Capitol Hill in Washington, DC:
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama hold their weekly
policy briefing for Illinois citizens visiting Washington, DC.
This briefing was held just before Congress left for its August
recess.
Recorded August 2, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 40 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Senator Obama's Plan to Fight
Global Terrorism
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Woodrow Wilson
International Center in Washington, DC:
Senator Barack Obama delivers a policy address on fighting global
terrorism. This speech is one of the major foreign policy
components of Senator Obama's Presidential campaign, in which he
discusses what he would do in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
He also discusses what he would do to
improve homeland security within the United States.
To read a .pdf version of Senator
Obama's speech,
click here.
Recorded August 1, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 40 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM),
Candidate for President |
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From Chicago: Governor
Bill Richardson of New Mexico gives a one-on-one interview with Jeff
Berkowitz, host of the program Public Affairs. Governor
Richardson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for President,
talks about fighting terrorism, his position on illegal immigration,
and whether he supports a continuation of tax cuts.
Recorded July 15, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Issues Behind the Budget
Deadlock |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
lawmakers, journalist Aaron Chambers, and Comptroller Daniel Hynes
discuss reasons behind the continuing deadlock in efforts to create
a new state budget and what would happen if state government is
forced to shut down.
Recorded July 31, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 30 minutes. |
State Budget Process and
Negotiations |
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From Addison:
Republican Senators Dan Cronin and Carole Pankau discuss the ongoing
deadlock in trying to pass a new state budget. This summer,
the Illinois legislature set a new record for the length of time
they have met without passing a permanent state budget. The
lawmakers' presentation was part of a larger event organized by
Americans for Prosperity.
Recorded July 28, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Republican Party's "Reform
Illinois" Tour |
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From Champaign:
Andy McKenna, Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, and other
legislators discuss the stalled state budget talks and their ideas
for changing state government. This event was part of the
Republicans' multi-stop "Reform Illinois" tour.
Recorded July 30, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Retirement Announcement of
Congressman Ray LaHood |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: Congressman
Ray LaHood announces his retirement from the U.S. House of
Representatives at the end of his current term. Congressman
LaHood was first elected in the Republican sweep of 1994 which led
to the Republicans taking control of the House for the first time in
40 years.
Recorded July 27, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 20 minutes. |
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July |
Details on the Electric Rate
Relief Agreement |
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From
Springfield: our one-on-one interview
with Scott Cisel, President and CEO of Ameren Illinois. Mr.
Cisel tells us what the recent electric rate relief agreement will
mean for homeowners and businesses, as well as what the long-term
impact will be on Ameren as a power provider.
Recorded July 24, 2007.
Aired the week of July 30, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Electric Rate Relief Agreement:
Legislative View |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: Representative John Bradley
comments on the recently passed electric rate relief agreement and
what it will mean for residents and businesses in Southern Illinois.
Rep. Bradley chaired the House's Committee of the Whole meeting
earlier this year which examined the rising cost of electricity.
Recorded July 24, 2007.
Aired the week of July 30, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Congressional Objections to BP
Increasing
Pollutants in Lake Michigan |
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From the U.S. Capitol in Washington,
DC: members of Illinois' Congressional
Delegation object to increased pollution of Lake Michigan by a
British Petroleum (BP) refinery in Indiana. The increase of
pollutants going into Lake Michigan was recently approved by the
Federal EPA. This press conference followed a meeting between
Illinois Congressmen and the CEO of BP America.
Recorded July 24, 2007.
Aired the week of July 30, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Springfield
Race Riot of 1908
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Springfield: an
encore presentation of our look back at the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and the
violent sequence of events in Abraham Lincoln's hometown that
shocked the nation. We also hear of the riot's lasting legacy
as we revisit actual locations where rioting took place.
Historical photos used
in this program are courtesy of the Sangamon Valley Collection at
Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library.
Recorded June 2005.
Re-aired the week of July 30, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Fiscal Year 2008 State Budget
Negotiations |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: our one-on-one interviews
with lawmakers who tell us about the policy divisions that have kept
the legislature from passing a new state budget. We also hear
from Dan Long, Executive Director of the Commission on Government
Forecasting & Accountability, who tells us how much new money is
coming into the state budget from the growth of the economy.
Recorded July 18, 2007.
Aired the week of July 23, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Citizens' Views on State
Government |
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From the University of Illinois at
Springfield (UIS): Richard Schuldt,
Director of the UIS Survey Research Office, tells us what new data
shows about the public's view of state government and various policy
issues from taxes to gambling.
Recorded June 20, 2007.
Aired the week of July 23, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Improving the Illinois Court
System |
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From Loyola University School of Law
in Chicago: a panel discussion on
improving Illinois' judicial system. This panel was part of a
day-long legal conference examining various topics effecting
consumers, the courts, and judges.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Illinois Civil Justice League.
Recorded April 10, 2007.
Aired the week of July 23, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Illinois Law:
Military Tribunals |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign:
a number of legal questions have arisen
from the war against terrorism, including whether those captured on
the battlefield should be tried in American courts or by military
tribunals. This Illinois Law program, produced by the
University of Illinois College of Law and WCIA-TV, Champaign,
examines the military tribunal process.
Recorded Spring 2007.
Aired the week of July 16, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Annual Congressional Baseball
Game |
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From Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in
Washington, DC: a look at the 46th Annual
Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game. This competition
between congressional Republicans and Democrats is a long-held
tradition. Appearing again as the pitcher for the Republican
team is Illinois Congressman John Shimkus, co-MVP of the game.
Recorded June 25, 2007.
Aired the week of July 16, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Understanding Past Populations
Using Ancient DNA
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Dickson Mounds Museum in
Lewistown:
we hear what DNA tests of ancient Native
American burial sites are revealing about the migration patterns and
relationships of the first Illinoisans.
Recorded April 15, 2007.
Aired the week of July 16, 2007. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
Increasing Passenger Rail
Service in Illinois |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: members of the Illinois
House Railroad Safety Committee hear testimony looking into whether
the state should push for increased passenger rail service in
Illinois. Among the issues before the committee is whether
there is evidence that potential passengers would use railroads for
transportation if service was increased. One of those
testifying is David Laney, Chairman of the Board for Amtrak.
Recorded April 20, 2007.
Aired the week of July 9, 2007. 1 hour. |
Judicial Selection Process |
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From Loyola University School of Law
in Chicago: a panel discusses the process
by which Illinois selects its judges. Participating in the
panel is Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Illinois Civil Justice League.
Recorded April 10, 2007.
Aired the week of July 9, 2007. 1 hour. |
1776 and the American
Revolution |
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From the Union League Club of
Chicago: Historian and Author David McCullough discusses his new
book, 1776. In the book, Mr. McCullough tells the story
of America's tumultuous first year of the Revolutionary War, when
George Washington led a rag-tag group of Americans against the
British Army, then the most powerful military force in the world.
Recorded June 13, 2005.
Re-aired the week of July 2, 2007. 45 minutes. |
Abraham Lincoln's Home and Neighborhood
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Springfield: a look at the home and neighborhood where
Abraham and Mary Lincoln raised their children and lived in up until
the time they moved into the White House. We will hear what
kind of parents the Lincolns were and how the house served as a site
for many of Lincoln's important political meetings. We will
also hear about the on-going efforts to revitalize other homes in
the neighborhood.
Recorded June 6, 2005.
Re-aired the week of July 2, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Abraham Lincoln's
Presidential Virtues
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Knox College in Galesburg: he is often cited
by historians as our nation's best president. But what were
the principles that guided Abraham Lincoln's Presidential
leadership? Lincoln's actions and leadership style are
recalled and analyzed in this address by William Miller, author of
Lincoln's Virtues.
Recorded
September 10, 2004.
Re-aired the week of July 2, 2007. 40 minutes. |
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June |
Hon. Rita Garman:
Illinois Supreme Court Justice
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Loyola University School of Law
in Chicago: a speech by Illinois Supreme
Court Justice Rita Garman. Justice Garman discusses the role
of judges and the need to maintain judicial independence. Her
remarks were part of a day-long legal conference which examined
various questions concerning the legal profession and judicial
process. To read a text
copy of Justice Garman's address,
click
here.
This program is underwritten in-part
by the Illinois Civil Justice League.
Recorded April 10, 2007.
Aired the week of June 25, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong from the
People's Republic of China
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Knox College in Galesburg:
an address by Zhou Wenzhong, Chinese Ambassador to the United
States. In the address, the ambassador discusses the growing
trade relationship between China and the United States, as well as a
number of other international issues, from Iraq to North Korea.
This address is Knox College's 2007 Caterpillar Distinguished
Lecture in Global Affairs.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Illinois
Business Roundtable's Economic Growth Task Force.
Recorded May 7, 2007.
Aired the week of June 25, 2007. 45 minutes. |
Andrew Ferguson:
Author of "Land of Lincoln:
Adventures in Abe's America"
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From
the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
the remarks of author Andrew Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson, who is
also an editor at "The Weekly Standard," discusses his new book,
Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America. In the book
and this lecture, Mr. Ferguson recounts his search for Lincoln's
legacy during his travels across America in which he visited
museums, monuments, and even Lincoln impersonators.
Recorded June 12, 2007.
Aired the week of June 25, 2007. 45 minutes. |
The Maverick and the Machine:
Reflections of Governor Dan
Walker
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with former Governor Dan Walker (1973 -
1977).
Governor Walker recently authored his autobiography The Maverick
and the Machine: Governor Dan Walker Tells His Story. In
the book, he recounts his rise to the top of the legal profession,
his run for Governor, his fights with Mayor Richard J. Daley, and
later, his serving time in federal prison. Governor Walker is
interviewed by Illinois Channel Contributing Correspondent, Bernie
Sieracki.
Recorded June 1, 2007.
Aired the week of June 18, 2007. 35 minutes. |
The Ethics of Genetic Tests on
the Remains of Historical Figures
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Millikin University in Decatur:
a panel of historians discuss the ethical implications of genetic
testing on historical artifacts and even on the remains of
historical figures. Among the questions raised are: Who speaks
for the dead? Do they have privacy rights, or are those outweighed by
the potential knowledge that could benefit society? This panel
includes noted Lincoln scholar Frank Williams, Chief Justice of the
Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded April 21, 2007.
Aired the week of June 18, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
ABOUT ILLINOIS:
The Rend Lake Area
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From
the Rend Lake Region in Southern Illinois:
with the summer boating season in full
force, we take another look at Rend Lake, an area recently selected
as one of the "Seven
Wonders of Illinois." We learn what there is to do there
and hear how Rend Lake provides a key to the economic development
efforts of Southern Illinois.
For more information, click
here.
Recorded Summer 2006.
Re-aired the week of June 18, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Gaming and Budget Negotiations |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
as the legislative session goes into
overtime, we talk with: Rep. Lou Lang, Chairman of the House Gaming
Committee, on what new revenues might come from a gaming expansion;
House Budget Negotiator Rep. Gary Hannig, who tells us where the
budget process now stands; and Associated Press Correspondent
Christopher Wills, who shares his insights on how the overtime
session is causing some strained legislative relations.
Recorded June 7, 2007.
Aired the week of June 11, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Tammy Duckworth:
Director of the Illinois
Department of Veterans Affairs |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with the Director of the Illinois Dept. of
Veterans Affairs, Tammy Duckworth. Director Duckworth, who was
wounded while serving as a helicopter pilot in Iraq, discusses the
services available to veterans from all wars and their family
members. Director Duckworth, the daughter of a WWII Veteran,
currently serves as a Major in the Illinois National Guard and is
married to an active duty serviceman.
Recorded May 31, 2007.
Aired the week of June 11, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Memorial Service for Justice
Seymour Simon |
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From
the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield:
former Supreme Court Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, Attorney John Simon,
and Author Scott Turow recall the life and public service of
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Seymour Simon. Justice Simon,
who passed away September 26, 2006, served on the Illinois Supreme
Court from 1980 - 1988.
Recorded May 23, 2007.
Aired the week of June 11, 2007. 1 hour. |
Review of the Spring 2007
Legislative Session |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: on what
should have been the last day of the Legislative Session, we
talk with legislators and lobbyists about the budget stalemate.
We also hear their thoughts on why the Gross
Receipts Tax failed, what the future may hold for healthcare, and
how rising electric rates affected this year's legislative agenda.
Recorded May 31, 2007.
Aired the week of June 4, 2007. 20 minutes. |
Patronage in Illinois 2007 |
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From the Sangamo Club in Springfield:
a panel discussion on patronage in Illinois government. Among
the issues reviewed by the panel is whether patronage jobs have
become subject to "pay-to-play," where jobs are only handed out to
those who contribute to political campaigns.
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 April 26, 2007.
Aired the week of June 4, 2007. 1 hour. |
Celebrating Abraham Lincoln's
200th Birthday |
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From
Washington, DC: our one-on-one
conversation with Eileen Mackevich, Executive Director of the
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, who tells us more about
this national celebration of Lincoln's life.
For more information on the Abraham
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission,
click here.
Recorded April 16, 2007.
Aired the week of June 4, 2007. 20 minutes. |
2007 House vs. Senate Softball
Game |
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From Springfield: lawmakers
from the House and Senate battle in the annual legislative softball
game. This game is a long-standing tradition with Illinois
legislators that is held each year near the end of the Spring
Session. Our thanks to contributing correspondent Matt Jones
who tells us not only about the sluggers on the field, but shares
some thoughts with the heavy hitters on the sidelines.
Recorded May 23, 2007.
Aired the week of June 4, 2007. 20 minutes. |
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May |
Education: From Here to
Excellence
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From
the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
a review of strategies that were found to improve student
achievement in even the most challenging schools. This panel
discussion is the result of a seven-part series that was published
in the Chicago Tribune entitled From Here to Excellence.
For more information on the Chicago
Tribune's From Here to Excellence series,
click here.
Recorded May 1, 2007.
Aired the week of May 28, 2007. 1 hour & 20 minutes. |
Patricia Woertz:
CEO of Archer Daniels Midland
Co.
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From
the Economic Club of Chicago: a speech by Patricia Woertz,
Chief Executive Officer of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM).
Ms. Woertz discusses the developing market for ethanol and ADM's
role in becoming a leading supplier of BioEnergy products.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Economic Club of Chicago
and the Illinois
Business Roundtable's Economic Growth Task Force.
Recorded April 23, 2007.
Aired the week of May 28, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Fixing Illinois' Financial Future |
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From
the Union League Club of Chicago:
Illinois' Chief Operating Officer John Filan, Comptroller Dan Hynes,
and others participate in a panel discussion on the state of
Illinois' financial problems and possible solutions. This
panel was held during the annual meeting of the League of Women
Voters of Illinois. During this meeting, the Union League
Club's Public Affairs Committee also received the Civic
Contribution Award from the League of Women Voters.
Recorded April 24, 2007.
Aired the week of May 21, 2007. 1 hour. |
Attorney General Lisa Madigan:
Fighting Mortgage Fraud &
Online Sexual Predators |
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From
the City Club of Chicago: Attorney General Lisa Madigan
discusses her office's efforts to crack down on fraudulent mortgage
lenders who she says are targeting poorer neighborhoods with high
interest rates and misleading contracts. The Attorney General
also talks about the growing problem of sexual predators targeting
children and teens on the Internet.
Recorded April 24, 2007.
Aired the week of May 21, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Congressman Phil Hare:
The Shame of Veterans' Medical
Care |
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From
Washington, DC: freshman Illinois Congressman Phil Hare
discusses his assignment on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
In our one-on-one interview, the Congressman tells us what efforts
are being made to improve veterans healthcare in light of recent
reports about shabby V.A. hospitals and inadequate treatment.
Recorded May 8,
2007. Aired the week of May 21, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Illinois House Meets in the
Committee of the Whole:
Testimony in Favor of the
Gross Receipts Tax |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
House members meet in a Committee of the
Whole to debate the Governor's proposed Gross Receipts Tax. In
this panel, Governor Blagojevich defends his proposed Gross Receipts
Tax and explains how it would allow the state to increase spending
on healthcare and education.
Recorded May 9, 2007.
Aired the week of May 14, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Illinois House Meets in the
Committee of the Whole:
Testimony in Opposition to the
Gross Receipts Tax |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: House members gather in a
Committee of the Whole to hear testimony on the Governor's proposed
Gross Receipts Tax. Testifying against the tax in this panel
are the Presidents of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois
Retail Merchants Association, the Illinois Manufacturers'
Association, and the Commercial Club of Chicago's Civic Committee.
Recorded May 9, 2007.
Aired the week of May 14, 2007. 40 minutes. |
B. Joseph White:
President of the University of
Illinois
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From
Springfield: our one-on-one interview with B. Joseph White,
President of the University of Illinois. President White
discusses his strategic goals for the University, the retirement of
Chief Illiniwek as the University's mascot, and campus security in
light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech.
Recorded April 26,
2007. Aired the week of May 14, 2007. 35 minutes. |
House Speaker Michael Madigan
(D):
The Gross Receipts Tax and the
Legislative Agenda |
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From
Springfield: House Speaker Michael
Madigan speaks to a gathering of the Illinois Manufacturers'
Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association.
Speaker Madigan discusses the Governor's proposed Gross Receipts Tax
and how he intends to make that issue the focus of a Committee of
the Whole hearing in the House of Representatives.
Recorded May 2, 2007.
Aired the week of May 7, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Senate Minority Leader Frank
Watson (R):
The Gross Receipts Tax and the
Legislative Agenda |
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From
Springfield: the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and
the Illinois Retail Merchants Association hear from Senator Frank
Watson, the Republican leader in the Senate. Senator Watson
discusses his caucus' opposition to the Governor's proposed Gross
Receipts Tax.
Recorded May 2, 2007.
Aired the week of May 7, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn (D):
The Gross Receipts Tax and
Increased Electric Rates |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: in our one-on-one conversation with Lt. Governor
Pat Quinn, he discuss both his reaction to the Governor's proposed
Gross Receipts Tax and the increase in electric rates since the
beginning of the year.
Recorded May 2,
2007. Aired the week of May 7, 2007. 10 minutes. |
State Government's Unfunded
Liabilities and Commitments
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From
Springfield: R. Eden Martin, President of the Commercial
Club of Chicago's Civic Committee, discusses the Illinois State
Budget, pensions, state revenues, and taxing policies. Mr.
Martin is one of the principle authors of a recent report on the
state's finances; a report that House Speaker Michael Madigan has
publicly applauded on several occasions.
Recorded April 16,
2007. Aired the week of May 7, 2007. 1 hour. |
Rural Healthcare and the
Medically Underserved
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: members
of a task force examining rural healthcare discuss their findings
and why rural communities' healthcare issues differ from those in
urban areas.
Recorded February 23,
2007. Aired the week of May 7, 2007. 25 minutes. |
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April |
Senate Testimony from Those
Favoring the Gross Receipts Tax
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: a joint committee hearing
between the Senate Education and Senate Revenue Committees, in which
Senators hear testimony on the Governor’s proposed Gross Receipts
Tax (GRT). The tax would be based on a business’ top line -
revenues - instead of its profit, as is the case under current law.
During this hour of testimony, Senators hear from those supporting
passage of the GRT.
Recorded April 18, 2007.
Aired the week of April 30, 2007. 1 hour. |
Senate Testimony from Those
Opposing the Gross Receipts Tax
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: in this second hour of testimony before
the joint committee hearing of the Senate Education and Senate
Revenue Committees, Senators hear from those opposed to
the Governor’s proposed Gross Receipts Tax (GRT). Among those
testifying against the GRT are small businessmen, who say the GRT
would drive them out of business.
Recorded April 18,
2007. Aired the week of April 30, 2007. 1 hour. |
The Future of Moderates in State
& National Politics
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From Southern Illinois University in Carbondale: former
Illinois Governor Jim Edgar is joined by former New Jersey Governor
Christine Todd Whitman and Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson. At one
time, all three were governors and consider themselves "moderates."
During this program, these three political leaders discuss "The
Future of Moderates in State & National Politics."
Recorded February 6, 2007.
Aired the week of April 23, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
Lincoln Scholar Douglas
Wilson:
"Lincoln's Sword: The
Presidency and the Power of Words"
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Knox College in Galesburg:
Douglas Wilson, co-director of Knox College's Lincoln Studies
Center, delivers an address in which he discusses Abraham Lincoln's
writings, including the Gettysburg Address, and how Lincoln's words
galvanized the nation during the Civil War. Mr. Wilson
recently authored the book, "Lincoln's Sword: The Presidency and the
Power of Words." The book won this year's Lincoln Prize.
Recorded January 5,
2007. Aired the week of April 23, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi
Giannoulias (D)
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From the City Club of Chicago: State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias discusses his approach to
running the State Treasurer's Office, some of the policy changes he
has already made, and why he feels state government should be run
more as a business.
Recorded March 29, 2007.
Aired the week of April 16, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Universal Healthcare in
Illinois
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From the Union League Club of Chicago:
a review of Governor Blagojevich's healthcare plans. We hear
from a panel that includes the Governor's Healthcare Advisor, Anne
Marie Murphy; representatives of California & Massachusetts where
universal healthcare plans have already been proposed; and from the University of Illinois' Institute of Government &
Public Affairs, Professor Robert Kaestner, an expert on the
economics of health policy.
Recorded April 5,
2007. Aired the week of April 16, 2007. 1 hour & 20 minutes. |
Population Diversity and
Representation in Government
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From the Sangamo Club in Springfield: legislators and
political scientists from the University of Illinois discuss the
rise in minority participation in government. We hear from
past and present members of government
who relate their experiences as a member of a minority. They
discuss how both attitudes and access to power in state government
have changed over the last two decades.
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 22, 2007.
Aired the week of April 9, 2007. 1 hour. |
Education in Illinois: Funding
vs. Performance
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From the University of Illinois at Springfield:
former State Representative Jeff Mays, who now heads the Illinois
Business Roundtable, examines trends in educational performance
after a decade of increased educational spending.
Recorded February 5,
2007. Aired the week of April 9, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Education Reform: What Works,
What Doesn't
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From the University of Illinois at Springfield:
Dr. George Clowes, an
educational policy analyst at the Heartland Institute, discusses
what he calls "good and bad plans" for education reform in Illinois.
Recorded February 5,
2007. Aired the week of April 9, 2007. 30 minutes. |
The Governor's Gross Receipts Tax
and Spending Proposals
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From the City Club of Chicago: John Filan, Chief Operating
Officer of the State of Illinois, talks about the administration's
plans to create a Gross Receipts Tax, lease the lottery, require
healthcare coverage for every worker in Illinois, and pay down the
pension debt.
Recorded March 19, 2007.
Aired the week of April 2, 2007. 55 minutes. |
Improving Downstate Emergency
Healthcare Access
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From Belleville:
a press conference on a new effort to improve emergency healthcare
access in downstate Illinois. Organizers of this event say
many of Illinois' rural counties suffer from a lack of emergency
room physicians and equipment needed to diagnose patients properly.
We hear of a new foundation being formed to meet those challenges
and others.
Recorded March 19,
2007. Aired the week of April 2, 2007. 20 minutes. |
Opposition to Statewide
Franchise for AT&T
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
we hear from municipal officials and television programmers who
oppose House Bill 1500, legislation that would allow AT&T to launch
its television service statewide without having to first negotiate
agreements with local communities.
Recorded March 22,
2007. Aired the week of April 2, 2007. 40 minutes. |
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Gross Receipts Tax, Borrowing,
and Pensions
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From Springfield: Senator Christine Radogno, one of the
leading Republican spokespersons on the state budget, discusses the
Governor's proposals to create a Gross Receipts Tax, borrow money to
pay down the pension debt, and lease the lottery.
Recorded March 20, 2007.
Aired the week of March 26, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Property Tax and School
Funding Reform in Illinois
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
a hearing of the House
Appropriations Committee for Elementary and Secondary Education.
Members of the committee hear from witnesses concerning House Bill
750. The bill is an education financing reform bill that, in
part, would increase funding for education as well as increase taxes
on individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. However, in
exchange, it would provide for property tax relief.
Recorded March 20,
2007. Aired the week of March 26, 2007. 1 hour & 20 minutes. |
Rally for Increasing
Transportation Funding
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
noting the lack of a Capital Spending
Bill for the last three years, business groups, labor organizations,
and lawmakers rally on behalf of a legislative effort to spend $25
billion over the next five years to improve Illinois' transportation
infrastructure.
Recorded March 14, 2007.
Aired the week of March 19, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Reforming the Budget Process
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From Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
Senate Republicans discuss their proposals to reform the budget
process to increase both accountability and transparency.
These proposals come in the wake of past years when the state budget
would be passed just hours after it arrived on legislators' desks
and after budgets were found to contain millions of dollars in
undesignated funds.
Recorded March 8,
2007. Aired the week of March 19, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Opposition to Proposed 2007
"Assault Weapons" Ban
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
members of the Illinois State Rifle Association and legislators
brief reporters on their efforts to kill legislation that would
increase regulation on so-called "Assault Weapons."
Recorded March 14,
2007. Aired the week of March 19, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Rep. Arthur Turner on Public
Service
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From Southern Illinois University in Carbondale:
Representative Arthur Turner speaks on his 26 years of service in
the Illinois legislature and the impact the average citizen can
still have on the legislative process. Representative Turner
spoke as the 2007 recipient of the Ralph Dunn Public Service Award,
named for the former House member who served 22 years in the
Illinois legislature.
Recorded February 19,
2007. Aired the week of March 19, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Address |
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From the House Chamber at the State Capitol in Springfield:
Governor Rod Blagojevich offers his
budget plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007. In
this speech, the Governor lays out four major proposals: a plan to
require healthcare coverage for all citizens; a plan to borrow $16
billion from the sale of bonds; the largest increase in educational
funding; and a Gross Receipts Tax, which would tax businesses'
revenues instead of their profits.
Click here to read a .pdf version of the Governor's Budget Address.
Recorded March 7,
2007. Aired the week of March 12, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Legislative Reaction to the Governor's
Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Address
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
members of the legislature and others offer their reaction to the
Governor's budget plan.
Recorded March 7,
2007. Aired the week of March 12, 2007. 50 minutes. |
The Business Community's Reaction to the Governor's
Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Address |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
leaders in the Illinois business community share their reaction to
the Governor's proposal to tax businesses' revenues instead of
profits. They also respond
to the Governor's statements that businesses are not paying their
fair share of tax revenues.
Recorded March 7,
2007. Aired the week of March 12, 2007. 30 minutes. |
House Bill 1750:
Effort to Rollback Electric
Rates |
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From the House Chamber at the State Capitol in Springfield:
the House meets in a rare Committee of the Whole to consider the
impact of increased electric rates since deregulation took effect
January 1. Our coverage will bring you extended portions of
this debate, which began at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, and
continued into the early hours of the following morning.
Recorded February 27,
2007. Aired the week of March 5, 2007. 1 hour & 20
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Taxes, Public Spending, and
the Illinois Business Climate
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with former gubernatorial candidate Ron
Gidwitz and Illinois Manufacturers' Association President Greg Baise.
We hear about their efforts to build public support against wasteful
government spending and their assessment of the overall business
climate in Illinois.
Recorded March 1,
2007. Aired the week of March 5, 2007. 35 minutes. |
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House Bill 1500:
Cable Competition in Illinois |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol in Springfield:
lawmakers unveil legislation that would allow AT&T to roll out a new
television service around the state without having to first
negotiate with communities. Supporters of the bill say this
would bring competition to cable companies and lower costs to
consumers.
Recorded February 22,
2007. Aired the week of February 26, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Opposition to House Bill 1500
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
we speak with Terry Miller, an
attorney with the city of Naperville and opponent of House Bill
1500, who questions some of the assertions made by the bill's
supporters.
Recorded February 22,
2007. Aired the week of February 26, 2007. 5 minutes. |
Sen. W. Russell Arrington and
the Modern General Assembly
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
former governor Jim Edgar, former legislator Jim Nowlan, and author
Taylor Pensoneau discuss the legacy of Illinois State Senator W.
Russell Arrington. This panel marks the release of Mr.
Pensoneau's book, "Power House: Arrington of Illinois." The
book and discussion highlight Sen. Arrington's career in the
Illinois legislature from 1945 to 1973.
Recorded February 21,
2007. Aired the week of February 26, 2007. 1 hour & 10 minutes. |
Farewell to Chief Illiniwek
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream.
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From Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois in Urbana:
the University of Illinois has decided to retire Chief Illiniwek as
the symbol of its fighting spirit after 80 years of service.
The Chief's final performance was on the basketball court on
February 21st. We bring you his final appearance at the
University's Memorial Stadium during halftime of the Illinois-Purdue
football game.
Recorded November 11,
2006. Aired the week of February 26, 2007. 5 minutes. |
The State Budget, Pensions,
and Tax Structure
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From the Sangamo Club in Springfield: a discussion of the
Illinois State Budget, its pension problems, and whether the state
suffers from what some call a "structural deficit." This
discussion is led by Professor Fred Giertz of the University of
Illinois' Institute of Government and Public Affairs.
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 February 6,
2007. Aired the week of February 19, 2007. 1 hour. |
Newsweek's Jon Meacham:
Religion in American Politics,
Past and Present |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
Jon Meacham, Managing Editor at Newsweek Magazine, discusses his
book, "American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of
a Nation." His book examines the role of religion in our
history and in our current political affairs. Mr. Meacham is
interviewed by Myron Marty, Professor Emeritus of History at Drake
University.
Recorded February 11,
2007. Aired the week of February 19, 2007. 1 hour. |
Funding Education, Pensions,
and Property Tax Relief
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
Senator James Meeks (D) introduces legislation which he
says will address school under-funding, put additional funds into
the state's ailing pension systems, and offer property tax relief.
Recorded February 8,
2007. Aired the week of February 12, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Spending and Tax Problems in
Illinois' State Budget
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From the Union League Club in Chicago:
a panel discussion on the economic challenges facing Illinois state
government this year, as it attempts to produce a balanced state
budget. We hear from John Filan, Chief Operating Officer of
the State of Illinois; Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the
Center for Tax and Budget Accountability; and former Senator Steve
Rauschenberger.
Recorded January 30,
2007. Aired the week of February 12, 2007. 1 hour. |
Law School Loan Payments for
Public Service
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From the State Library in Springfield:
Senator Dick Durbin explains his legislation that would pay the debt
owed on law school loans for those attorneys who go to work in the
criminal justice system. We also hear Senator Durbin comment
on Senator Obama's run for the White House and what he says to those
who say Senator Obama does not have enough experience to be
President.
Recorded February 3,
2007.
Aired the week of February 12, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Tougher Standards on Teen
Drivers
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
Secretary of State Jesse White and State Senator Bill Brady of
Bloomington announce legislation that will require more time behind
the wheel in order for teens to receive their drivers license.
This legislation would also put further limits on the hours that
teen drivers will be allowed on the roads.
Recorded January 24,
2007. Aired the week of February 5, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Capitol Correspondents on the
Legislative Agenda
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
we talk with two members of the Capitol Press Corps, John Patterson
of the Daily Herald and Kurt Erickson of Lee Enterprises, to hear
what they think will be among the major issues facing this new
legislature during the Spring Session.
Recorded January 31,
2007. Aired the week of February 5, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Illinois Law:
Divorce and Custody Issues |
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From the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana:
judges and legal experts discuss trends in divorce proceedings and
custody cases.
Recorded Spring 2006.
Aired the week of February 5, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Mulay v. Mulay |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of Mulay v. Mulay.
This case concerns the question of
whether grandparents should be granted visitation rights with their
grandchildren, despite the objection of the children's parent.
Recorded January 11,
2007. Aired the week of February 5, 2007. 1 hour. |
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Illinois' Economy and Financial
Health
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From the Union League Club of Chicago:
educators, budget analysts, and civic
leaders discuss the state's growing financial problems of unfunded
pensions, rising healthcare costs, and its tax structure. We
hear from Southern Illinois University's Mike Lawrence and then from
a panel moderated by Chicago Journalist Carol Marin.
Recorded January 17, 2007.
Aired the week of January 29, 2007. 1 hour & 15 minutes. |
Mayor Daley's Agenda for
Chicago's Future
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From the City Club of Chicago:
Mayor Richard Daley discusses his ideas on Chicago's future and the
changes he would seek in public education & taxes, and his attempts
to bring the Olympics of 2016 to the City of Chicago. This
year, Mayor Daley is seeking re-election to a sixth term as Mayor of
Chicago, which would allow him to break his father's record as the
longest-serving Mayor in the city's history.
Recorded January 18,
2007. Aired the week of January 29, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Opening Session:
Illinois Senate |
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From Springfield:
the swearing-in ceremony of Senators serving in Illinois' 95th
Legislature. First, Governor Rod Blagojevich opens the Senate,
as Senators go about electing a President. We then hear
comments from the newly elected Senate President and from the
Minority Leader.
Recorded January 10, 2007.
Aired the week of January 22, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
Opening Session:
Illinois House of
Representatives |
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From Springfield:
following a General Election held every two years, a new legislature
is formed. On opening day, House members elect their leader,
the House Speaker, as well as a Minority Leader. We listen in
on those selections and the inaugural speeches of the two
newly-elected House leaders.
Recorded January 10,
2007. Aired the week of January 22, 2007. 50 minutes. |
2007 Inauguration of Executive
Officers
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From Springfield:
the 2007 inauguration of
Illinois' Constitutional Officers. Democrats now hold all six
statewide offices, and Governor Blagojevich is the first Democrat to
be sworn-in for a second term since the second inaugural of Otto
Kerner in January 1965.
Click
here to read a copy of Governor Blagojevich's Inaugural Address.
Recorded January 8, 2007.
Aired the week of January 15, 2007. 1 hour & 45 minutes. |
2007 Inaugural Ball
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From Springfield:
later the same evening as the Inaugural Ceremony, Constitutional
Officers, legislators, and supporters gathered at the Illinois State
Fairgrounds for the Inaugural Ball. Here is a look at some of
the celebration and celebrants.
Recorded January 8,
2007. Aired the week of January 15, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Legal Issues Facing the
Medical Profession
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From the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana:
legal experts discuss current issues impacting the medical
community. Included in the discussion is the effect of Medical
Malpractice Reform and the proposal to have nonprofit hospitals
provide eight-percent of their revenues to charity care.
Recorded Spring
2006.
Aired the week of January 8, 2007. 25 minutes. |
The Impact of Our Genetic
Make-Up on Free Will
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream.
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From Chicago:
an examination of whether human genetics may effect what we commonly
refer to as our "free will." Some research suggests our
genetic make-up may determine our behavior, but there is debate over
to what extent. This panel discussion is part of a year-long
series sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council, which is
examining how genetics is changing our world.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded November 8,
2006.
Aired the week of January 8, 2007. 1 hour and 25 minutes. |
Major Cases Before the U.S.
Supreme Court
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From the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana:
a panel discussion of some of the more significant cases that will
be considered by the United States Supreme Court during this term.
Recorded October 10,
2006. Aired the week of January 1, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Building Big Success in Small
Towns
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with
Jack Schultz, author of "Boomtown USA: The 7 1/2 Keys to Building
Big Success in Small Towns." Mr. Schultz, who is also the
President of Agracel in Effingham, says his travels across America
uncovered common patterns followed by economically successful
communities.
Recorded December 5,
2006.
Aired the week of January 1, 2007. 35 minutes. |
AFSCME's View of State
Government Hiring
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From Southern Illinois University in Carbondale:
a speech by Henry Bayer, Executive Director of Council 31, the
Illinois Affiliate of the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees. Mr. Bayer's Union represents 44,000 state
workers and has frequently been at odds with the Blagojevich
Administration over the state's staffing and funding levels.
Recorded November 15,
2006.
Aired the week of January 1, 2007. 55 minutes. |
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