Amid questions about tactics and leadership change, the Trump Administration is under more pressure about its immigration enforcement campaign. What does that mean for Illinois?
State Week: Lawmakers discuss potential changes to the SAFE-T Act
23/1/2026 | 28 mins.
The landmark criminal justice package that eliminated cash bail could be changed during the upcoming spring session.
State Week: The Chicago Bears game plan for a new stadium
16/1/2026 | 28 mins.
The Chicago Bears success on the field this season has yet to translate into the team getting what it wants for a new home.
State Week: Trump targets Illinois with funding freeze; major energy package signed into law
09/1/2026 | 28 mins.
The Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new energy law as a way to ensure the grid remains stable while addressing the cost for customers.
State Week: The state of local news 2025
01/1/2026 | 28 mins.
We discuss the latest State of Local News report produced by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.