State Week: Illinois tackles the intoxicating hemp industry
06/18/2026 | 27 mins.
A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.
State Week: Is the Chicago Bears' move to Indiana a done deal?
06/12/2026 | 28 mins.
The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.
State Week: A session wrap-up
06/05/2026 | 28 mins.
Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.
State Week: The final hours
05/29/2026 | 28 mins.
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.
State Week: Legislation moves forward as the session winds down
05/22/2026 | 28 mins.
With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.
An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield