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All Consuming: Conversations on Oil & Water

Water Consumption and Consequences

From Peoria: another installment of the Illinois Humanities Council's series looking at the issues facing our use of oil and water.  In this segment, we hear experts discuss ways water was consumed in the past, how it is consumed now, and where it is headed in the future.

Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more information.

Recorded April 26, 2009.  Aired the week of June 29, 2009.  50 minutes.

Making it in Illinois:

United Scrap

From Cicero: the third installment of our Making it in Illinois series.  This series, produced in cooperation with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, showcases the Illinois companies, employers, and employees making products that are used around the world.  In this segment, we visit Cicero's United Scrap where we hear from CEO Marsha Serlin on how her effort to provide for her children 30 years ago by collecting scrap metal led to the building of a multi-million dollar business.

For more information on United Scrap, click here.

Recorded 2009.  Aired the week of June 22, 2009.  35 minutes.

The Rural-Urban Policy Exchange

From Chicago: Southern Illinoisans and Chicagoans share what they learned as participants in the Rural-Urban Policy Exchange.  This exchange program, which looks to overcome stereotypes of rural farm life and city life, brings rural residents to Chicago and Chicagoans to the farmland of Southern Illinois.  This pilot program is sponsored by Senator Kwame Raoul (D).

Video Courtesy of WYCC, Chicago.

Recorded 2009.  Aired the week of June 15, 2009.  1 hour.

2009 House vs. Senate Softball Game

From Lincoln Park in Springfield: one of the great traditions of the Spring legislative session is the annual legislative softball game, pitting House members against the Senate.  Our extraordinarily gifted softball correspondent is Matt Jones.

Recorded May 20, 2009.  Aired the week of May 25, 2009.  15 minutes.

Economic Impact of Broadband Development

From the Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference in Chicago: we hear from Communications Consultant James Carlini about the growing importance of high-speed internet connections to the economic development of Illinois communities.

Recorded September 26, 2008.  Aired the week of May 25, 2009.  20 minutes.

CAPITOL INSIGHTS:

Carol Spizzirri, Making Online Stalking a Crime

From the State Capitol in Springfield: as the Spring legislative session nears its scheduled adjournment date of May 31, we hear from lawmakers on the progress on the budget and other pending issues.  In this segment, we hear from Carol Spizzirri, Founder of the Save A Life Foundation and a victim of online stalking, about the efforts to make online stalking a crime.

Recorded May 12, 2009.  Aired the week of May 18, 2009.  5 minutes.

Disrepair at Illinois' Executive Mansion

From the Executive Mansion in Springfield: in a sign of what's at stake in getting a Capital Bill passed, we see how even the Governor's Mansion has fallen into disrepair with peeling paint, rotting wood, and brick stairways that are too dangerous to use.

Recorded May 13, 2009.  Aired the week of May 18, 2009.  15 minutes.

Reforming Illinois' Education System

From Champaign: former Governor Jim Edgar, UIUC Chancellor Richard Herman, State Senator Mike Frerichs, and others discuss education reforms, what is being done to better prepare those entering the education field, and some other changes that need to be addressed.

Recorded April 7, 2009.  Aired the week of May 18, 2009.  1 hour.

Illinois Business Day Annual Luncheon:

Sen. Christine Radogno (R), Senate Minority Leader

From Springfield: at the annual luncheon hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' and Retail Merchants Associations, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno talks about the challenge to pass a budget and the new relationship between the governor and legislative leaders.

Recorded May 6, 2009.  Aired the week of May 11, 2009.  10 minutes.

Illinois Business Day Annual Luncheon:

Gov. Pat Quinn (D)

From Springfield: at the annual luncheon hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' and Retail Merchants Associations, Governor Pat Quinn discusses his proposal to balance the budget through a combination of tax increases and reduced spending.  He also discusses the need for the state to make changes in the level of pension benefits for new state employees.

Recorded May 6, 2009.  Aired the week of May 11, 2009.  20 minutes.

Illinois Business Day Annual Luncheon:

Sen. John Cullerton (D), Senate President

From Springfield: at the annual luncheon hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' and Retail Merchants Associations, Senate President John Cullerton comments on the effort to pass a state budget.

Recorded May 6, 2009.  Aired the week of May 11, 2009.  5 minutes.

Illinois Business Day Annual Luncheon:

Rep. Michael Madigan (D), Speaker of the House

From Springfield: at the annual luncheon hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' and Retail Merchants Associations, House Speaker Michael Madigan describes his intention to pass a budget that funds a limited number of priorities.  Speaker Madigan also discusses the new working relationship between the governor and other legislative leaders.

Recorded May 6, 2009.  Aired the week of May 11, 2009.  15 minutes.

Joint Committee on Government Reform:

Alleged Corruption in the Health Facilities Planning Board

From the State Capitol in Springfield: House and Senate members serving on the Joint Committee on Government Reform hear hospital executive Pam Davis recount her suspicions of wrongdoing by some on the Health Facilities Planning Board.  Following Ms. Davis' testimony, members of the Health Facilities Planning Board address the suspicions and allegations.

Recorded May 5, 2009.  Aired the week of May 11, 2009.  1 hour & 10 minutes.

CAPITOL INSIGHTS:

Leadership & Mission of the Illinois Policy Institute

From the State Capitol in Springfield: we learn more about the Illinois Policy Institute which has been described as a conservative think tank for Illinois.  We speak with the Institute's CEO John Tillman and its Vice President Kristina Rasmussen.

Recorded April 29, 2009.  Aired the week of May 4, 2009.  10 minutes.

Developing the Link Between Canadian Oil Sands and Illinois Refineries

From Springfield: as the nation seeks to become independent of Middle-Eastern oil, we hear how development of Canadian oil sands holds the promise of a major source of new oil.  We also hear how these oil sands may increase business and employment at Illinois refineries.

Recorded April 29, 2009.  Aired the week of May 4, 2009.  15 minutes.

CAMPAIGN 2010: Adam Andrzejewski (R)

Candidate for Governor

From Springfield: our one-on-one conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Andrzejewski.  We hear why this businessman wishes to now run the state as well as how he would attempt to balance the state budget, improve education, and address the pension funding deficit.

For more information, click here.

Recorded April 22, 2009.  Aired the week of April 27, 2009.  35 minutes.

Illinois Community Profiles:

Collinsville

From Collinsville: we launch our new series, Illinois Community Profiles, which highlights life in communities across Illinois.  We begin with a look at Collinsville's early history when it thrived for hundreds of years as a major civilization populated by the Mississippian tribe of Native Americans.  We also discover how Collinsville manages to offer residents both big city amenities and the charm of small town life.

For more information, click here.

Aired the week of April 27, 2009.  5 minutes.

Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss

From the Union League Club of Chicago: as the world recalls the crimes of the Holocaust, we offer an encore presentation of our one-on-one interview with Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss.  From a charmed life in Austria, she and her family were forced to flee, hide, and then attempt to survive starvation and the brutality of the Nazi death camps.

This program is made possible by underwriting support from Casteel Coffee.

Recorded May 13, 2008.  Re-aired the week of April 27, 2009.  50 minutes.

Farming Without Chemicals

From Evanston: our one-on-one conversation with Terra Brockman, founder of "The Land Connection."  Ms. Brockman tells us about the Land Connection's program that teaches individuals how they can become profitable farmers by selling food directly to consumers and how to farm without the use of chemicals.

For more information, click here.

Recorded April 10, 2009.  Aired the week of April 20, 2009.  15 minutes.

Former Governor Jim Edgar (R):

Illinois: Where We Go From Here

From Millikin University in Decatur: former Governor Jim Edgar speaks publicly for the first time about the administration and impeachment of Rod Blagojevich.  Governor Edgar also talks about the job Governor Quinn is doing and what state government should do to restore the public's trust.

For more information, click here.

Recorded April 6, 2009.  Aired the week of April 13, 2009.  45 minutes.

Attorney & Author Philip Howard:

Life Without Lawyers

From the Union League Club in Chicago: attorney and author Philip Howard discusses his book Life Without Lawyers: Liberating Americans from Too Much Law.  Mr. Howard previously authored the best-seller The Death of Common Sense.  He is introduced by Ed Murnane of the Illinois Civil Justice League.

For more information, click here.

Recorded March 3, 2009.  Aired the week of April 13, 2009.  1 hour.

CAMPAIGN 2010: Doug Whitley (R)

Candidate for Governor

From Chicago: our contributing correspondent, Jeff Berkowitz, goes one-on-one with Doug Whitley, who has been the President of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.  We hear why Mr. Whitley is considering a run for Governor and what he would do if elected.

For more information, click here.

Video Courtesy of Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz.

Recorded March 1, 2009.  Aired the week of April 6, 2009.  30 minutes.

Governor Pat Quinn (D):

Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Address

From the State Capitol in Springfield: Governor Pat Quinn delivers his first Budget Address.  This budget is designed to finance state operations from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, and in the process, close an $11.6 billion deficit.

For more information, click here.

Recorded March 18, 2009.  Aired the week of March 23, 2009.  40 minutes.

Senate President John Cullerton (D):

Efforts to Balance the State Budget

From the Institute of Government & Public Affairs at the University of Illinois: Senate President John Cullerton addresses students and faculty on efforts to balance the Illinois state budget and the new working relationship between lawmakers and the governor.

Recorded March 9, 2009.  Aired the week of March 16, 2009.  1 hour.

Illinois' Beer Distribution System

From Quincy: we look at beer distribution in Illinois as an example of how regulations applied to an industry are carried out by the very businesses being regulated.  We hear how state regulations provide a three-tier method of regulating those that make beer, those that distribute it to retail establishments, and how retailers enforce the legal drinking age.

For more information on the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois, click here.

Recorded 2009.  Aired the week of March 16, 2009.  20 minutes.

CAMPAIGN 2010: State Senator Bill Brady (R)

Gubernatorial Campaign Announcement

From the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield: State Senator Bill Brady becomes the first Republican to announce that he is running for governor in 2010.  Senator Brady talks about the policies and approach he would pursue as governor.

For more information, click here.

Recorded March 2, 2009.  Aired the week of March 9, 2009.  25 minutes.

ABOUT ILLINOIS:

Pheasant Hollow Winery

From Whittington: in another installment of our About Illinois series, we visit Whittington, Illinois' Pheasant Hollow Winery.

For more information about Pheasant Hollow Winery, click here.

Music Courtesy of Voodoo Pilot.

Recorded 2008.  Aired the week of March 9, 2009.  10 minutes.

Making it in Illinois:

FlagSource

From Batavia: an encore presentation of a portion of the first installment of our series, Making it in Illinois.  This series, produced in cooperation with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, showcases the Illinois companies, employers, and employees making products that are used around the world.  In this segment, we visit Batavia's FlagSource.

For more information on FlagSource, click here.

Recorded Summer 2008.  Aired the week of March 9, 2009.  5 minutes.

Illinois Business Leaders Discuss the Financial Crisis and the President's Economic Stimulus Plans

From Chicago: we hear from former Commerce Secretary William Daley, former Transportation Secretary Sam Skinner and others as they discuss the federal economic stimulus plan and the Obama administration's approach to fixing the nation's economy.

Recorded February 18, 2009.  Aired the week of March 2, 2009.  1 hour.

The Practicality of Alternative Energies in Meeting Illinois' Energy Needs

From Springfield: we talk with Jim Monk, President of the Illinois Energy Association, about progress being made in Illinois using alternative energy sources for electricity production.

For more information on the Illinois Energy Association, click here.

Recorded February 25, 2009.  Aired the week of March 2, 2009.  15 minutes.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birth:

Abraham Lincoln's Lasting Legacy

From Peoria: Judge Ann Claire Williams discusses the legacy of Abraham Lincoln at an address at the Peoria County Bar Association's 101st Lincoln Memorial Banquet.

Recorded February 12, 2009.  Aired the week of March 2, 2009.  20 minutes.

Issues Surrounding U.S. Senator Roland Burris (D):

A Review of Senator Burris' Testimony to the Special House Committee on Impeachment

From the State Capitol in Springfield: controversy surrounds statements made under oath by Senator Roland Burris to the Special House Committee on Impeachment on January 8.  Since testifying, Senator Burris has altered some of the information he told the committee.  We review the portion of his testimony that is now generating controversy.

Recorded January 8, 2009.  Aired the week of February 23, 2009.  10 minutes.

U.S. Senator Roland Burris (D) Defends His Record, Reputation & Testimony

From the City Club of Chicago: Senator Roland Burris discusses his accomplishments since joining the U.S. Senate, what he hopes to achieve in the future, and addresses the brewing controversy surrounding his testimony before the Special House Committee on Impeachment.

Recorded February 19, 2009.  Aired the week of February 23, 2009.  30 minutes.

Celebrating Lincoln's 200th Birthday:

President Obama's Tribute to Lincoln's Leadership

From the Crowne Plaza in Springfield: on the 200th anniversary of President Lincoln's birth, President Barack Obama delivers an address noting Lincoln's call for national unity and why he thinks unity of purpose is still critical.  These remarks were delivered before the Abraham Lincoln Association's annual banquet.

Recorded February 12, 2009.  Aired the week of February 16, 2009.  25 minutes.

Celebrating Lincoln's 200th Birthday:

Illinois Leaders React to Obama, Lincoln, and Budget Woes

From the Crowne Plaza in Springfield: following the President's remarks we hear reaction from some of those attending.  Among them are House Speaker Michael Madigan and former Governor Jim Thompson.

Recorded February 12, 2009.  Aired the week of February 16, 2009.  25 minutes.

Celebrating Lincoln's 200th Birthday:

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on Republicans' Core Values

From the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield: former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee delivers the keynote address at the Sangamon County Republicans' 105th Lincoln Day Luncheon.  Governor Huckabee discusses what he feels are core Republican principles and how they apply to events in Illinois and Washington.  He is introduced by former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.

Recorded February 12, 2009.  Aired the week of February 16, 2009.  35 minutes.

Celebrating Lincoln's 200th Birthday:

Governor Quinn Speaks with Reporters on Honoring Lincoln and Pending Policy Issues

From the Executive Mansion in Springfield: Governor Pat Quinn holds a press conference to discuss how Illinois is honoring President Lincoln during the bicentennial of his birth.

Recorded February 12, 2009.  Aired the week of February 16, 2009.  25 minutes.

The Inauguration of President Barack Obama:

President Obama's Illinois Friends Reflect on His Inauguration

From the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, DC: we hear thoughts on President Obama's inauguration from Gov Quinn, lawmakers and friends of the President at a reception hosted by Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.

Recorded January 18, 2009.  Aired the week of February 9, 2009.  30 minutes.

From Capitol Hill:

A Visit With Congressman Aaron Schock (R)

From the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC: we visit with freshman Congressman Aaron Schock who now represents Illinois' 18th Congressional District - the district previously held by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.  Congressman Schock, at just 27 years old, is the youngest member of Congress.

Recorded January 22, 2009.  Aired the week of February 9, 2009.  5 minutes.

From Capitol Hill:

A Visit With Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (D)

From the Longworth House Office Building in Washington, DC: we visit with freshman Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson who represents Illinois' 11th Congressional District.  Congresswoman Halvorson previously served in the Illinois State Senate.  She and Barack Obama were elected to the state senate in the same year and remain close friends.

Recorded January 21, 2009.  Aired the week of February 9, 2009.  5 minutes.

Illinoisans Celebrate President Obama's Inauguration:

The Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala

From Washington, DC: the celebration of a new President is often marked for several days by formal balls and gala events.  One of the most sought after events for friends of President Obama was the Illinois State Society's Inaugural Gala.  We learn more about the kind of man Barack Obama is and what kind of President he will be from those who served in the legislature with him and others who have worked with President Obama.

Recorded January 19, 2009.  Aired the week of February 9, 2009.  1 hour.

President Barack Obama: The Man, The Politician, The Leader

Sen. Rickey Hendon: Black Enough, White Enough: The Obama Dilemma

From Springfield: just before leaving for Washington, we spoke with Illinois State Senator Rickey Hendon about his friend Barack Obama and his recent book about President Obama, Black Enough, White Enough: The Obama Dilemma.

Recorded January 13, 2009.  Aired the week of February 9, 2009.  10 minutes.

The Inauguration of President Barack Obama:

President Obama's Presidential Campaign Announcement

From Springfield: as we close our coverage of Illinoisans attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama we listen again to a portion of the President's campaign announcement.

Recorded February 10, 2007.  Aired the week of February 9, 2009.  5 minutes.

The Impeachment Trial of Gov. Rod Blagojevich:

Closing Arguments of Prosecutor David Ellis

From the State Capitol in Springfield: senators listen to David Ellis, prosecutor for the impeachment trial of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.  Mr. Ellis makes his closing arguments, which include a replay of some of the wiretap evidence, and explains why he feels these support the Governor's removal from office.

Recorded January 29, 2009.  Aired the week of February 2, 2009.  40 minutes.

The Impeachment Trial of Gov. Rod Blagojevich:

Closing Arguments of Gov. Rod Blagojevich

From the State Capitol in Springfield: Gov. Rod Blagojevich addresses senators as they were about to vote on whether to remove him from office.

Recorded January 29, 2009.  Aired the week of February 2, 2009.  45 minutes.

Swearing-In Ceremony of Pat Quinn as Illinois' 41st Governor

From the State Capitol in Springfield: following the vote to remove Rod Blagojevich from office, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is sworn in as Illinois' 41st governor.  After Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke delivers the oath of office, Governor Quinn delivers his inaugural address.

Recorded January 29, 2009.  Aired the week of February 2, 2009.  10 minutes.

First Press Conference of Gov. Pat Quinn

From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol: just after taking the oath of office, Gov. Pat Quinn meets with reporters to explain his style of governing and what steps he may soon take to undo some of the actions taken by Rod Blagojevich.

Recorded January 29, 2009.  Aired the week of February 2, 2009.  20 minutes.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birth:

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Reenactment and the Structure of Lincoln's Arguments

From Chicago: as we approach the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, we hear a reenactment of an 1858 debate between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.  Following that, we hear how Lincoln effectively structured his arguments in debates and speeches.

Recorded December 12, 2008.  Aired the week of January 26, 2009.  50 minutes.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birth:

Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier on the Supreme Court in Lincoln's Time

From Chicago: Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier examines how times have changed as he delivers remarks on the Supreme Court during Lincoln's time.

Recorded December 12, 2008.  Aired the week of January 26, 2009.  20 minutes.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birth:

Presentation of Bust of Lincoln to the Illinois Supreme Court

From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: members of the Illinois State Bar Association present the Court with a bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Recorded January 12, 2009.  Aired the week of January 26, 2009.  20 minutes.

Interview with Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss

From the Union League Club of Chicago: we offer an encore presentation of our interview with Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss on how her family was sent to the death camps and how she miraculously survived.

This program is made possible by underwriting support from Casteel Coffee.

Recorded May 13, 2008.  Re-aired the week of December 29, 2008.  45 minutes.

Lt. Governor Pat Quinn Calls for the Resignation of Governor Blagojevich

From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol: Lt. Governor Pat Quinn holds a press conference in which he asks Governor Blagojevich to resign, or failing that, the Lt. Governor asks the Illinois legislature to begin impeachment proceedings.

Recorded December 11, 2008.  Aired the week of December 15, 2008.  50 minutes.

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald Lays Out Charges Against Gov. Rod Blagojevich

From Chicago: the press conference in which U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announces the arrest and charges against Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Video Courtesy of Jeff Berkowitz.

Recorded December 9, 2008.  Aired the week of December 15, 2008.  20 minutes.

The One Political Party Everyone Wants to Join:

The Annual Thom Serafin Christmas Party

From Chicago: we join Illinois' premier political party where politicians, journalists and lobbyists join in Holiday cheer - the annual Serafin Holiday Party.

Recorded November 25, 2008.  Aired the week of December 8, 2008.  5 minutes.

Framing our Future:

Availability of Oil and Water

From the Chicago History Museum: the first program in the Illinois Humanities Council's series, All Consuming: Conversations on Oil and Water.  How will the earth's growing population manage and share these vital resources?  Issues such as this are explored as journalist Steve Edwards interviews author Richard Heinberg about the options and opportunities confronting nations around the world.

Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more information.

Recorded November 18, 2008.  Aired the week of December 8, 2008.  1 hour & 20 minutes.

Debate on Class-Action Lawsuits

From the Union League Club of Chicago: a distinguished panel of lawyers debate what they see as the merits and abuses of class-action lawsuits.  Attorneys Stephen Swedlow and Stephen Tillery defend the societal benefits of class-action lawsuits.  On the other side, attorneys Joseph Morris and Steve Puiszis examine what they see as class-action abuses.

Recorded November 20, 2008.  Aired the week of December 1, 2008.  1 hour & 10 minutes.

Illinois Supreme Court: Case No. 105752

Addison Insurance Company v. Donna Fay, etc., et al.

From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: justices hear a case concerning whether an insurance company is required to make two separate liability payments in the 1997 death of two boys, or whether it can treat their deaths as one single "occurrence."

Recorded November 13, 2008.  Aired the week of November 24, 2008.  45 minutes.

ABOUT ILLINOIS:

Blue Sky Vineyard

From Makanda: another installment of our About Illinois series takes us south of Carbondale to visit Blue Sky Vineyard on the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.  In this program, we learn about the growth of the Illinois wine industry.

For more information on Blue Sky Vineyard, click here.

Music Courtesy of Voodoo Pilot.

Recorded 2008.  Aired the week of November 24, 2008.  15 minutes.

Advancing the Illinois Wine Industry

From Chicago: restaurateur, chef, and wine expert Michael Foley, who knows what other states have done to build a successful wine industry, talks the current state of the Illinois wine industry.  We hear about the quality of Illinois wines and what a wine industry can mean for creating new jobs in the wine industry and Illinois tourism.  Mr. Foley also talks about changes in state regulations that would help Illinois wineries sell their product.

Recorded September 26, 2008.  Aired the week of November 24, 2008.  20 minutes.

Illinois Supreme Court:

Challenges to the Constitutionality of Illinois' Medical Malpractice Reform

From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of LeBron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.  In 2005, the Illinois legislature passed a medical malpractice reform bill which placed limits - or caps - on the amount of non-economic damages that could be paid by a hospital or medical professional in a malpractice suit.  This case questions the constitutionality of a legislative body being able to place limits on damages that can be awarded by a court.

Recorded November 13, 2008.  Aired the week of November 17, 2008.  1 hour & 20 minutes.

Reaction to Senator Obama's Election to the Presidency

From Chicago: from the most historic election for Illinois in over 100 years, we talk with supporters of President-Elect Obama and get their reaction to his victory and what it means for Illinois.

Recorded November 4, 2008.  Aired the week of November 10, 2008.  5 minutes.

Post-Election Analysis 2008

From the Sangamo Club in Springfield: former Governor Jim Edgar and other political scientists review the general election results.  We hear what these results may mean when Illinois voters select both a new Governor and U.S. Senator in 2010.

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 6, 2008.  Aired the week of November 10, 2008.  1 hour.

Bringing the 2016 Olympics to Chicago

From the Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference in Chicago: Gyata Kimmons, community liaison for Chicago 2016, tells conference attendees about Chicago's efforts to bring the 2016 Olympics to the Windy City.

Recorded September 27, 2008.  Aired the week of November 3, 2008.  30 minutes.

ABOUT ILLINOIS:

Alto Vineyards

From Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass: our "About Illinois" series travels to one of the pioneering wineries in the state, Alto Vineyards, to learn what is behind the explosive growth of Illinois' wine industry.

For more information, click here.

Recorded 2008.  Re-aired the week of November 3, 2008.  10 minutes.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's Birth:

How Abraham Lincoln Handled the Anti-War Movement

From the University of Illinois in Springfield: we hear from historian Dr. Jennifer Weber as she discusses how Abraham Lincoln handled the anti-war movement.  This program is part of our special coverage recognizing the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

Video Courtesy of the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Recorded October 15, 2008.  Aired the week of November 3, 2008.  45 minutes.

Illinois Voters' Perceptions of Public Policy Issues

From the State Capitol in Springfield: members of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute release the results of a poll on what voters in Illinois think on a variety of public policy issues.

Recorded October 23, 2008.  Aired the week of October 27, 2008.  25 minutes.

Making it in Illinois:

Bison Gear

From St. Charles: the second installment of our Making it in Illinois series.  This series, produced in cooperation with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, showcases the Illinois companies, employers, and employees making products that are used around the world.  In this segment, we visit St. Charles' Bison Gear & Engineering Corporation.

For more information on Bison Gear, click here.

Recorded 2008.  Aired the week of October 27, 2008.  20 minutes.

The U.S. Senate Debate Between U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Dr. Steve Sauerberg

 Recorded October 9, 2008.  Aired the week of October 20, 2008.  55 minutes.

Debate on the Constitutional Convention

From the Union League Club of Chicago: a debate on whether Illinois voters should call a new Constitutional Convention.  This will be the first issue on the Illinois ballot this November 4.  Arguing Illinois needs a new constitution is Lt Governor Pat Quinn.  Arguing against is Dawn Clark Netsch, who was a delegate at the 1970 Constitutional Convention, which produced Illinois’ current constitution.  Whether Illinois should call a Constitutional Convention is put before voters every 20 years.

Recorded July 11, 2008.  Aired the week of October 20, 2008.  55 minutes.