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
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. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Senator Obama's Plan to Fight
Global Terrorism |
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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. |
Springfield
Race Riot of 1908 |
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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. |
Understanding Past Populations
Using Ancient DNA |
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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. |
Abraham Lincoln's Home and Neighborhood |
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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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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. |
Hon. Rita Garman:
Illinois Supreme Court Justice |
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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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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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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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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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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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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. |
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. |
Education: From Here to
Excellence |
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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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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. |
B. Joseph White:
President of the University of
Illinois |
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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. |
Lincoln Scholar Douglas
Wilson:
"Lincoln's Sword: The
Presidency and the Power of Words" |
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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. |
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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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. |
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. |
The Impact of Our Genetic
Make-Up on Free Will |
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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 & 25 minutes. |
Genetics and Food |
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From Chicago:
the second program in the Illinois Humanities Council's year-long
series examining how the science of genetics is changing our world.
This presentation, entitled What Will We Eat, looks at how
genetics is revolutionizing the make-up and supply of food. We
also hear about the practical and ethical considerations involved in
genetics and food.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded October 28,
2006. Aired the week of December 18, 2006. 1 hour & 35
minutes. |
Prevention and Detection of
Kidney Disease |
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From Springfield:
Willa Lang, Executive Director of the National Kidney Foundation of
Illinois, discusses the development of the first Kidney Mobile in
the nation. She also talks about the cost of undetected kidney
disease to patients and the healthcare system.
Click here for more information on the
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
Recorded November 29,
2006.
Aired the week of December 11, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Genetics, Science, and the
Impact on Society |
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From Chicago:
Genetics research is leading to new developments in medicine & food
production, and it has the potential to expand the lifespan of
humans. As the first in a year-long series organized by the
Illinois Humanities Council and covered by the Illinois Channel,
this program examines the impact of genetics on mankind and seeks to
answer, "Why Should We Care About Genetics?"
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of November 20, 2006. 1 hour & 25 minutes. |
Adlai E. Stevenson III Recalls
His Father's Legacy |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
former Senator Adlai Stevenson III recalls the legacy of his father,
Governor Adlai Stevenson II. This address was
delivered as part of a day-long event reviewing the leadership of
Governor Stevenson, who twice ran as the Democratic Party's
Presidential Nominee and later served as America's U.N. Ambassador.
Recorded November 5,
2005.
Aired the week of September 18, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Experiences as a WWII P.O.W. in
Germany |
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From Springfield:
a special story of service and sacrifice. Chicagoan Dick
Lockhart recounts his experiences in World War II as a member of the
Army's 106th Infantry Division. In December 1944, during the
German counter-offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge, Dick
Lockhart was taken prisoner and spent four months as a Prisoner of
War, surviving in-part on "grass soup."
Recorded August 31, 2006.
Aired the week of September 18, 2006. 35 minutes. |
The Looming Crisis in
Medicare, Social Security, and the Budget |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago: David Walker,
Comptroller General of the United States, and Robert Bixby,
Executive Director of the Concord Coalition, discuss the looming
funding crisis in the Federal Budget. We hear details on how
the unfunded obligations in Medicare and Social Security threaten to
overwhelm the government's ability to meet those obligations and
fund other functions of government.
Recorded August 24, 2006.
Aired the week of September 4, 2006. 1 hour. |
Doris Kearns Goodwin:
Historian & Author |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
an encore presentation of
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussing her book, "Team of
Rivals," which chronicles the political infighting in the Lincoln
Administration. Ms. Goodwin also discusses the telling of
American history through biographies. Ms. Goodwin is
interviewed by State Historian Tom Schwartz.
Recorded February 11, 2006.
Re-aired the week of August 7, 2006. 1 hour and 5 minutes. |
The Public & Private Lives of
Dwight & Mamie Eisenhower |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in
Springfield: Susan
Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight & Mamie Eisenhower,
discusses the sacrifices made by her grandmother in support of Ike's
military and Presidential careers.
This panel was part of a day-long
conference kicking off the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's new
temporary exhibit, "Mrs. President: From Martha to Laura,"
which runs through October 29, 2006.
Click here for more information.
Recorded May 11, 2006.
Aired the week of June 26, 2006. 45 minutes. |
America's First Ladies:
Blending Politics with Social
Etiquette |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
a
panel of Social Secretaries from the Johnson, Ford, and the first
Bush administrations discuss what goes into planning White House
functions for Heads of State and share some interesting behind the
scenes stories. This panel was part of a day-long conference
kicking off the Museum's new temporary exhibit, "Mrs. President:
From Martha to Laura," which runs through October
29, 2006.
Click here for more information.
Recorded May 11,
2006.
Aired the week of June 12, 2006. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
Mrs. President: Rediscovering
Our First Ladies |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in
Springfield: Richard
Norton Smith, Presidential Historian and former Executive
Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum,
reviews the lives and legacies of America's First Ladies. This
address was part of a conference
kicking off the Museum's new temporary exhibit, "Mrs. President:
From Martha to Laura."
Click here for more information.
Recorded May 11,
2006.
Aired the week of May 22, 2006. 50 minutes. |
Update on Medical Malpractice
Reform |
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From Northern Illinois University in
DeKalb: the U.S. Senate will soon debate Medical Malpractice
Reform, a topic of heated debate in Illinois last year. Keith
Hebeisen, current President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers
Association, offers his analysis of Medical Malpractice Reform one-year after it
was passed in the Illinois Legislature.
Recorded April 13, 2006.
Aired the week of May 1, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Channel Legislative
Profile:
Senate Minority Leader Frank
Watson (R) |
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From Springfield:
Illinois Channel Contributor Bernard Sieracki talks with Senator
Frank Watson, leader of the Senate Republicans. Senator Watson
shares his views on government and what he sees as the fundamental
differences between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to
solving society's problems.
Recorded March 22, 2006.
Aired the week of March 27, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Connecting with Washington:
The Media and Technology |
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From Washington, DC:
an examination at how the last 100 years of changing technology has
also altered the way journalists report and connect citizens to the
issues and events on Capitol Hill. We hear from U.S. Senate
Historian Donald Ritchie, Broadcast Journalist Dave McConnell, and
C-SPAN's Gary Ellenwood.
Recorded March, 2006.
Aired the week of March 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Doris Kearns Goodwin:
Historian & Author |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her recent book, "Team of
Rivals," which chronicles the political infighting in the Lincoln
Administration. Ms. Goodwin also discusses the telling of
American history through biographies. Ms. Goodwin is
interviewed by State Historian Tom Schwartz following an
introduction by Richard Norton Smith, Executive Director of the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.
Recorded February 11,
2006. Aired the week of March 6, 2006. 1 hour and 5 minutes. |
Senate President Emil Jones
(D) |
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From Springfield:
a conversation with Senate
President Emil Jones. The Senator reflects on his experiences
of growing up in Chicago and some of the events and individuals who
were instrumental in forming his character. We also hear how
these experiences affected the Senator's philosophies on governing
and the role of government in society. Senator Jones is
interviewed by Illinois Channel Contributor Bernard Sieracki, a
Lobbyist and Professor of Politics and Government at Illinois State
University.
Recorded February 23,
2006. Aired the week of February 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
"Behind the Scenes" at the
John G. Shedd Aquarium |
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From Chicago: we continue our "Behind the Scenes"
series with a tour of the John G. Shedd Aquarium. From sea lions to
sharks and 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 January 2, 2006. Re-aired the
week of May 15, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Jim Thompson Reflects On His Life
and Career |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in
Springfield: former
Governor Jim Thompson reflects on life in public office and the
highlights of his career.
Recorded October 3,
2005. Aired the weeks of December 11 & 18, 2005. 1 hour
and 40 minutes. |
Einstein's Revolutions: The
Ethics of Scientific Progress |
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From Chicago: four panelists discuss recent scientific
research breakthroughs and their potential impact on society.
This discussion is part of a series of programs noting the 100th
Anniversary of Albert Einstein's publication of five papers which
dramatically altered scientists' understanding of our physical
world.
For More Information,
Visit:
www.prairie.org/einstein
Recorded October 6,
2005. Aired the week of November 13, 2005. 1 hour. |
Einstein's Hidden Worlds |
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From Thorne Auditorium at Northwestern University in Chicago:
a lecture by Joe Lykken, Physicist at the Fermi National Accelerator
Laboratory. Dr. Lykken's address,
Einstein's Hidden Worlds, deals in-part with the unseen
particles which make up our physical world. This is the fourth
lecture in the Illinois Humanities Council's series commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albert
Einstein's publication of five papers which altered the world's
understanding of energy, time, and the physical world.
For More
Information, Visit:
www.prairie.org/einstein
Recorded September 8,
2005. Aired the week of September 18, 2005. 1 hour. |
Springfield Race Riot of 1908 |
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From Springfield:
With the help of Historian Cullom
Davis, we 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 with
Professor Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, Director of the African American
Studies & Research Program at the University of Illinois.
Historical photos used
in this program are courtesy of the Sangamon Valley Collection at
Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library.
Recorded June 2005.
Aired the week of September 4, 2005. 50 minutes.
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This
program is brought to you in cooperation with the
Springfield
Convention & Visitors Bureau and the
Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Bureau of Tourism.
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Einstein's Revolutions: Time's
Arrow |
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