2003:
A Year in Review, As Covered on the Illinois Channel |
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From Illinois:
We started the year with George Ryan serving as governor and ended
the year with his indictment. In between, Governor Rod
Blagojevich began his term as the first Democratic Governor to
serve in a generation. Our year in review looks at many of the
highlights that we covered during our first full year of
televising Illinois state government and many of the other public
affairs issues which proved noteworthy.
Recorded
in 2003. Aired the week of December 28, 2003. 10
minutes.
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Accessing
News and Information in the Era of Media Convergence |
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From the Medill
School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston:
We hear the insights of Dennis FitzSimons, CEO of the Tribune
Company. Mr. FitzSimons discusses the impact of new
technologies and government regulations on both those that sell
information, and on those that consume it.
Recorded
November 2003. Aired the week of December 28, 2003.
45 minutes.
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Health
Disparities in the Minority Community |
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From the NAACP Annual
Convention in Chicago: A forum on health issues as they impact
minority communities. Among the panelists are Dr. Eric
Whitaker, Director of Illinois' Dept. of Public Health, and Dr.
Neil Winston, the first African-American to serve as President of
the Chicago Medical Society.
Funding
for the NAACP Health Disparities program is made possible by a
grant from Santanna Energy Services.
Recorded
October 4, 2003. Aired the week of December 28, 2003.
1 hour and 20 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: US
Senate Candidate Andy McKenna (R) |
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From Springfield:
We continue our series of one-on-one interviews with candidates
for the US Senate. This week, businessman Andy McKenna
discusses why he is seeking the Republican nomination for the US
Senate. Mr. McKenna talks about how his experiences of
running a successful corporation provides him the experience to
run an effective campaign and the economic insight to propose
policies that will create more jobs in Illinois.
Recorded
December 15, 2003. Aired the week of December 21, 2003.
30 minutes.
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Education
Reform |
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From the NAACP Annual
Convention in Chicago: A forum on education in the state, and
potential reforms that may be considered. Participants on
the panel include Dr. Robert Schiller, State Superintendent, State
Rep. Monique Davis of Chicago, and Arnie Duncan, CEO of
Chicago Schools.
Funding
for the NAACP Education Reform program is made possible by a grant
from Santana Energy Services.
Recorded
October 4, 2003. Aired the week of December 21, 2003.
1 hour and 20 minutes.
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America's
Changing Foreign Policy |
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From Knox College
in Galesburg: Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell
discusses changes in US foreign policy over the last decade.
Since leaving the US Senate, Sen. Mitchell has served both
President Clinton and President Bush on diplomatic missions
Recorded
November 4, 2003. Aired the week of December 7, 2003.
45 minutes.
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America's
Changing Military Policy |
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From Southern
Illinois University in Carbondale: Former Chief of the US
Central Command, General Anthony Zinni, discusses the changing
mission of the US military from one built to oppose a nuclear
superpower, to one required to be engaged in a host of
international peace keeping missions.
Recorded
October 21, 2003. Aired the week of December 7, 2003.
1 hour.
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November |
Ethics
In Journalism |
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From Knox College
in Galesburg: A lively panel discussion with leading
journalists, who discuss trends in journalism and what ethics
should apply in today's electronic age. This is a must see
for those who report the news and those who view it. The panelists
include Bob Jamison of ABC News, who is a graduate of Knox
College.
Recorded
October 16, 2003. Aired the week of November 30, 2003.
2 hours.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: US
Senate Candidate Gery Chico (D) |
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From Springfield:
Our one-on-one interview with Gery Chico, who is seeking the
Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat now held by retiring
Senator Peter Fitzgerald. In this 30 minute interview, Mr.
Chico discusses his views on the war in Iraq, his experience in
running the City of Chicago school system, his stance on tax cuts,
and reforming entitlement programs.
Recorded
November 17, 2003 Aired the week of November 23, 2003.
30 minutes.
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Illinois Supreme Court:
People of the State of
Illinois v. Cookson |
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From the State
Supreme Court in Springfield: In the case of the People v
Cookson, the Illinois Supreme Court considers the issue of whether
the lower court erred in not allowing certain evidence to be
introduced.
Recorded
September 16, 2003 Aired the week of November 23, 2003.
40 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: US
Senate Candidate Steve Rauschenberger (R) |
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From Springfield:
Our one-on-one interview with Illinois State Senator Steve
Rauschenberger, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the
US Senate seat now held by retiring Senator Peter Fitzgerald.
In this 30 minute interview, Senator Rauschenberger discusses his
views on the war in Iraq, federal deficits, education and
reforming Medicaid.
Recorded
November 6, 2003 Aired the week of November 16, 2003.
30 minutes.
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Veterans
Benefits & Services |
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From the State
Military Museum in Springfield: Republican senators are
holding hearings on the services state and federal agencies are
providing veterans, and whether these should be improved.
Recorded
November 7, 2003. Aired the week of November 16, 2003.
40 minutes.
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Women
Physicians and the Changing Face of Medicine |
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From Washington,
DC: Women continue to join the ranks of physicians, in
what was once an entirely male profession. Our cameras visit
the National Library of Medicine to see an exhibit on
"Changing the Face of Medicine" and what contributions
Illinois women made in the field of medicine once they joined the
ranks of physicians.
To
access the exhibit's website, click here.
Recorded
November 3, 2003. Aired the week of November 16, 2003.
10 minutes.
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Agriculture
and Free Trade |
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From the Chicago
Council on Foreign Relations' Conference on the Global Economy: A
discussion on the international issues affecting the growth of
agricultural sales and the continuing barriers to free trade.
Among those participating are G. Allen Andres, CEO of
Decatur-based Archer Daniels Midland.
Recorded
September 15, 2003. Aired the week of November 16, 2003.
40 minutes.
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Balancing
Terrorism and Civil Rights |
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From the Illinois
Municipal League's Annual Convention in Chicago: Attorneys
Stephen Miller and Laura Scarry, who is also a former police
officer, present the conflicting values that face law enforcement
officers when a suspect is stopped. This presentation covers
what is and is not, racial profiling, and what law enforcement can
do to enhance security, while balancing a suspect's civil rights.
Recorded
September 19, 2003. Aired the week of November 9, 2003.
90 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: US
Senate Candidate Barack Obama (D) |
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From Springfield:
State Senator Barack Obama is seeking the seat now held by
retiring US Senator Peter Fitzgerald. In this 30 minute
one-on-one interview, Senator Obama discusses his views on the war
in Iraq, tax cuts, and what he would do to reform education.
Recorded
November 6, 2003. Aired the week of November 9, 2003.
30 minutes.
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October |
Mayor
Richard Daley on Unfunded Mandates |
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From Chicago:
Mayor Daley addresses fellow mayors at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Municipal League. Mayor Daley talks about the
financial pressures put on local communities by federal and state
officials, who pass legislation mandating actions, but without the
funds required to take such actions.
Recorded
September 19, 2003. 7 minutes.
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US
Senate Candidate's Debate, Organized Through the NAACP, and
Originally Televised on FOX Chicago |
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A special Illinois
Channel edition. A two-hour senate debate, held in
conjunction with the state NAACP's annual convention.
From Chicago: Six
Democrats and five Republicans vying for the US Senate seat up for
renewal in 2004, debate the issues. The Illinois Channel re-airs
this debate statewide, courtesy of FOX TV. This program was
originally seen live in Chicago on October 4th. Since it's
original airing, Republican Candidate, John Cox, withdrew from the
senate race.
We wish to thank FOX
TV for allowing the Illinois Channel to rebroadcast this campaign
event to the many communities and citizens outside the Chicago
television market that are served by the Illinois Channel.
Recorded
October 4,
2003.
Aired the week of October 12, 2003. 2 hours.
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National
Historian Richard Norton Smith Named as First Director of Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum |
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From
Springfield: Renowned Historian and Author, Richard Norton
Smith, is picked as the first Director of the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum by Governor Blagojevich. The new
Director begins his duties in December.
Recorded
October 1,
2003.
Aired the week of October 5, 2003. 25 minutes.
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Governor
Blagojevich Press Conference |
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From
Springfield: Following the naming of Richard Norton Smith,
Governor Blagojevich commented on pending policy issues; drug
reimportation, Maryville Center, and a potential Cubs victory.
Recorded
October 1,
2003.
Aired the week of October 5, 2003. 25 minutes.
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Controlling
the Spread of the West Nile Virus |
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From
the Illinois Municipal League's Annual Meeting in Chicago: A
panel discussion on the threat of the West Nile virus and what
communities can do to control its spread. Speakers include
representatives for the Cook County Health Department as well as
experts in controlling the spread of mosquitoes.
Recorded
September 18, 2003.
Aired the week of October 5, 2003. 70 minutes.
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Lincoln
Library Tour |
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From
Springfield: An encore airing of our spring tour of the
Presidential Library with Historic Preservation Agency Director,
Maynard Crossland. Crossland explains the resources
available to researchers and how the Library's mission differs
from the Presidential Museum, still under construction next door.
Recorded
April,
2003.
Re-Aired the week of October 5, 2003. 30 minutes.
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Illinois'
Terrorism Preparations |
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From
the Illinois Municipal League's Annual Meeting in Chicago:
Illinois Terrorism Director Mike Chamness' Power Point
presentation on the state's efforts to coordinate federal, state
and local resources to prepare for potential terrorist attacks.
Recorded
September 19, 2003.
Aired the week of October 5, 2003. 25 minutes.
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September |
Illinois
Supreme Court Oral Arguments Challenging Death Penalty
Commutations |
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From
the State Supreme Court in Springfield: Attorney General Lisa
Madigan's office challenges the legality of some death penalty
commutations awarded to those on death row by former Governor
George Ryan (R) at the end of his term in 2002.
UPDATE: On
January 23, 2004 the Court ruled against the Attorney General's
position and allowed Governor Ryan's commutations to stand.
Writing for the Court Majority, Justice Bob Thomas said, "We
believe the that the grant of authority given the Governor is
sufficiently broad to allow former Governor Ryan to do what he
did."
Recorded
September 16,
2003.
Aired the week of September 28, 2003. 95 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: US
Senate Candidate Jack Ryan (R) |
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From
Chicago: Our one on one
with Republican Senate candidate, Jack Ryan. Ryan discusses this
views on how to get the economy moving, and how his experiences as
a parochial school teacher at an inner-city school, and as an
investment banker, affords him a unique approach to public policy
issues.
Recorded
September 19, 2003. Aired the week of September 28, 2003.
20 minutes.
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Former
Governor Jim Edgar on the Power and Responsibilities of the Office
of the Governor |
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From
Springfield: Former Governor Jim Edgar returns to the Capitol
to address a graduate level class in government. Governor
Edgar's insights take us behind the scenes of the budget process
and clarifies the power and responsibilities of Illinois' Chief
Executive.
Recorded
September 8, 2003. Aired the week of September 21, 2003. 45
minutes.
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Stephen
Young et al., v. Bryco Arms -- Concerning the Illegal Use of Hand
Guns |
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From the State Supreme Court in
Springfield: We televise the case of Stephen Young, et al., v.
Bryco Arms, et al. The case concerns several legal issues
involving the illegal use of hand guns.
Recorded
September 9, 2003. Aired the week of September 14, 2003.
75 minutes.
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Paving
the Way to Illinois' Transportation Future |
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From
Springfield: Transportation Secretary Tim Martin talks about
how his department is managing to maintain our highways and
bridges, and add new projects in an era of budget cutbacks.
Recorded
September 5, 2003. Aired the week of September 7,
2003. 30 minutes.
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Chicago
Tribune Washington Bureau Chief, Vickie Walton James |
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From
Washington, DC: The Tribune Company has one of the largest
bureaus in Washington. How are the stories there selected
and reported? Which stories in DC are covered for Illinois
audiences, and by what standards? This encore presentation
with Vickie Walton James, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago
Tribune, covers the issues on the what and why of bureau
journalism.
Recorded February,
2003. Re-Aired the week of September 7, 2003. 20
minutes.
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Sister
Helen Prejean, Author of Dead Man Walking |
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From
the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in
Evanston: An encore presentation of Sister Helen Prejean's
visit to the Medill School of Journalism. Sister Prejean is the
author of Dead Man Walking. She discusses her prison
ministry and the variety of issues involved in society's
application of the death penalty.
Recorded November,
2002.
Re-Aired
the week of September 7, 2003. 60 minutes.
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August |
City
of Chicago v. Beretta -- Concerning the Illegal Use of Hand Guns |
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From the State Supreme Court in
Springfield: The Supreme Court hears whether nuisance laws can
be applied to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms.
Recorded
August 26, 2003. Aired the week of August 31, 2003.
90 minutes.
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Representative
Lane Evans and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: Representative Lane Evans
(D-17th Dist.) is joined by the US House Minority Leader,
Representative Nancy Pelosi, to offer a Democratic
perspective of the upcoming fall congressional agenda.
Recorded
August,
2003. Aired the week of August 31, 2003. 40 minutes.
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Representative
Ray LaHood on Pending Legislation in the Fall Congressional Agenda |
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From
Springfield: Speaking before a Rotary luncheon, Representative
Ray LaHood (R-18th Dist.) gives the Republican view on upcoming
congressional legislation.
Recorded
August 26, 2003. Aired the week of August 31, 2003. 40
minutes.
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Documenting
Illinois History |
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From
the State Archives in Springfield: The smell of the 1871
Chicago fire still clings to these scorched Cook County documents
now stored at the State Archives. These are but a small part
of the documents stored in the State Archives Building that
preserves Illinois' fascinating history. We take a behind
the scenes tour with Archives Deputy Director, Dr. Wayne Temple, to
examine these and other historical treasures of Illinois' past.
Recorded
August,
2003. Aired the week of August 31, 2003. 30 minutes.
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Senator
Dick Durbin Press Briefing |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: Senator Durbin briefs
reporters on pending legislative issues before Congress.
Recorded
August 18, 2003. Aired the week of August 24, 2003.
30 minutes.
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Free
Air Time for Candidates? |
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From
Southern Illinois University in Carbondale: We rebroadcast
this conference whose participants include former Democratic
Gubernatorial candidate, Glenn Poshard, and Cindi Canary, of the
Campaign for Political Reform. The conference is moderated
by Mike Lawrence, former press secretary to Governor Jim Edgar.
Recorded
November 18, 2002. Re-Aired the week of August 24, 2003.
90 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: State
Fair Political Rallies |
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From
the Illinois State Fair in Springfield:
Governor Blagojevich is the first Democratic Governor to host
Governor Day at the State Fair since 1976. We will hear his
comments to Democratic supporters. The following day,
Republicans met. We hear the comments of those seeking the
GOP nomination for the US Senate, and from Republican party
leaders on how they can rebuild following the GOP's defeat in the
2002 elections.
Recorded
August 13 & 14, 2003. Aired the week of August 16,
2003. 50 minutes.
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Writing
Fact and Fiction |
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From
the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in
Evanston: Jack Fuller, President of the Tribune Publishing
Company, is joined by noted fiction author Scott Turow. The
two discuss the disciplines of writing for fact and fiction, and
how each is based on writing from life's experiences.
Recorded
January 16, 2003. Aired the week of August 16, 2003.
60 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: US
Senate Candidate John Cox (R) |
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From
Springfield: The Illinois Channel's coverage of Election 2004
candidates includes this segment with John Cox, Republican
candidate for the US Senate. In this interview, Mr. Cox
discusses his background and his positions on a range of issues,
including education reform, taxes, Social Security reform, and
international trade.
Recorded
August 6, 2003. Aired the week of August 10, 2003. 32
minutes.
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Fighting
Consumer Fraud & Scams |
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From
the Illinois Attorney General's Office in Springfield: Each
year various Illinois citizen becomes a targets of fraudulent
businesses and scam artists. For 21 years, Assistant
Attorney General Deborah Hagan has worked in the area of consumer
fraud. She discusses how the Attorney General's office is
pursuing current scams, and the recourse for citizens who were
victimized.
Recorded
August 7, 2003. Aired the week of August 10, 2003. 26
minutes.
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Senators
Durbin and Fitzgerald's Constituents Breakfast Briefing |
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From
Washington, DC: Senators Durbin and Fitzgerald meet with
Illinois constituents and discuss pending issues before Congress.
This is the last of the weekly meetings held before the start of
the August recess.
Recorded July 31, 2003. Aired the week of August 3, 2003. 32
minutes.
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Illinois
Legislators Lobby Congress |
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From
Washington, DC: Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson
(R-Greenville) and Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Westmont) discuss their
meeting with members of Congress to get larger Medicare
reimbursements for Illinois. The payoff would be worth
millions to Illinois' ailing budget.
Recorded
July 31, 2003. Aired the week of August 3, 2003. 7
minutes.
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Reflections
of a Senator |
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From
Washington, DC: Senator Peter Fitzgerald discusses his
decision to retire from the US Senate to spend more time with his
family. He also discusses his thoughts on the cronyism that
he says still exists in Illinois government, and what he plans for
the future.
Recorded
July 29, 2003. Aired the week of August 3, 2003. 32
minutes.
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Supreme
Court Chief Justice Mary Ann McMorrow |
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From
Illinois College in Jacksonville: Supreme Court Chief Justice
Mary Ann McMorrow's speech from earlier this year on her rise to
the top of Illinois' legal community and what opportunities remain
for women in the legal profession.
Recorded
January 29, 2003. Re-Aired the week of August 3, 2003.
55 minutes.
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July |
Rosalynn
Carter on Helping Those with Mental Illness |
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From
the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in
Evanston: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter talks about how
she became interested in aiding those who suffer from mental
illness, and what actions families and the government can take to
help.
Recorded
July 11 & 12, 2003. Aired the week of July 27, 2003.
35 minutes.
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Commissioning
of the USS Ronald Reagan |
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From
Norfolk, Virginia: Our cameras follow an Illinois delegation
of citizens as they tour the USS Ronald Reagan, the newest nuclear
aircraft carrier to join the US Fleet. Members of the Illinois
delegation include Jim Burke, the Mayor of Dixon, which was Ronald
Reagan's hometown, and State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, whose
office organized the delegation. Following the tour, we show
a portion of the commissioning ceremonies held at the US Naval
Yard in Norfolk, VA.
Recorded
July 11 & 12, 2003. Aired the week of July 27, 2003.
35 minutes.
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Selecting
the Right Bank for the Investment of Your Tax Dollars |
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From Springfield:
Scott Clarke, of the Office of Banks and Real Estate, talks to
local treasurers, who are responsible for investing local tax
receipts. Clarke discusses how to select the right bank and
avoid those who may be prone to failure.
Recorded
May 1, 2003. Aired the week of July 27, 2003. 50
minutes.
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Illinois
Profile: C-SPAN
Vice President Rob Kennedy |
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From Washington,
DC: Rob Kennedy, Vice President of C-SPAN, discusses his
Illinois roots and how his education at the University of Illinois
in Urbana-Champaign and his business degree from the University of
Chicago helps him manage the network that brings the US Congress
to living rooms across America.
Recorded
July 2, 2003. Aired the week of July 27, 2003. 20
minutes.
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Society,
Slavery and the Civil War |
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From the
University of Illinois at Springfield: Two lectures that were
part of a day-long seminar on Society, Slavery and the Civil War.
The two lecturers are Professor Vernon Burton of the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Professor Philip
Paludan from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Recorded
June 24, 2003. Aired the week of July 13, 2003.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: Senator
Barack Obama is Endorsed by Representative Lane Evans |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: Congressman Lane Evans
announces his endorsement of state Senator Barack Obama (D), who
is seeking the US Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator
Peter Fitzgerald (R). In this statehouse press
conference, Senator Obama takes questions on a range of issues
from attending press. The primary election will be held in
March, 2004, and the general election will be held in November,
2004.
Recorded
July
1, 2003. Aired the week of July 6, 2003.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: John Cox
(R) Announces His Candidacy |
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From the State
Capitol in Springfield: John Cox announces his intention to
again run for the US Senate. A fiscal conservative, Mr.
Cox explains to the statehouse press corps his support for tax
cuts and the war in Iraq.
The
primary election will be held in March, 2004, and the general
election will be held in November, 2004.
Recorded
June
30, 2003. Aired the week of July 6, 2003.
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The
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens in a Republic |
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From the Medill
School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston:
Former Presidential Candidate and Former US Senator Gary Hart
(D-Colorado) discusses his views of the rights and
responsibilities of citizens in a republic.
Recorded
April 10,
2003.
Aired the week of July 6, 2003.
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The
State Library is Dedicated in Honor of Gwendolyn Brooks |
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From the State
Library in Springfield: The state library is named after the
late Poet Laureate of Illinois, Gwendolyn Brooks. In this
ceremony, Governor Blagojevich announces his intention to form a
commission to seek a new Poet Laureate and to change the position
from a lifetime appointment to a four-year term. Among those
speaking at the dedication are Speaker Michael Madigan, Secretary
of State Jesse White, Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin, and a
performance by the Mantu Dance Theatre Company of Chicago.
Recorded
June 6, 2003. Aired the week of June 15, 2003. 1 hour
and 15 minutes.
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Author
Richard Peck Discusses Education and How His Illinois Roots
Influence His Writings |
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From Springfield:
Richard Peck, recipient of the Newberry Award and the National
Humanities Medal, discusses current education trends, the need for
youth to feel a sense of community, and how growing up in Illinois
influences his writings.
Recorded
November 6, 2002. Re-Aired the week of June 15, 2003. 30
minutes.
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Congressman
Rahm Emanuel on His New Congressional Career |
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From Washington,
DC: Rahm Emanuel brings to Congress a background in investment
banking and eight years as a domestic policy advisor in the
Clinton White House. In this interview, the freshman Illinois
Congressman talks about how his experiences interplay with his
responsibilities as a Representative of the 5th Congressional
District.
Recorded
May
7, 2003. Aired the week of June 15, 2003. 12 minutes.
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The
Case of the State of Illinois v. Pinkonsly |
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From the State
Supreme Court in Springfield: Assistant Attorney General Mark
Josephson makes the case for the people in the case of Illinois v
Pinkonsly.
Recorded
May 14, 2003. Aired the week of June 8, 2003. 45
minutes.
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Stanley
Ikenberry on Educational Techniques and Standards |
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From Springfield:
Stanley Ikenberry, former president of the University of Illinois,
delivers an analysis of current education policies and challenges.
His comments are drawn on research from the American Education
Council, which he led following his tenure as head of the U of I.
Recorded
April 29, 2003. Aired the week of June 8, 2003. 50
minutes.
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Press
Conference Opposing a Tax Increase on Casinos |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: Labor and business leaders
hold a joint press conference to oppose the proposal to raise
casino taxes to 70 percent. This was recorded during the
final week of the legislative session.
Recorded
May 28, 2003. 25 minutes.
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House
Executive Committee |
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From
Springfield: Lieutenant Governor Patrick Quinn is among those
testifying on legislation before the House Executive Committee.
The Lieutenant Governor proposes changes to help those fighting
asthma.
Recorded
May 28, 2003. 20 minutes.
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Press
Conference Opposing a Natural Gas Tax |
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From
Springfield: Opponents to a 5 percent tax on natural gas
explain the impact on industry, should such a tax take effect.
Recorded
May 28, 2003. 35 minutes.
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CAMPAIGN
2004: Jack
Ryan Announces His Candidacy for the US Senate |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: Former investment banker
turned school teacher, Jack Ryan, becomes the first Republican to
announce his candidacy for the US Senate seat being vacated by
Senator Peter Fitzgerald, who is not seeking a second term.
Recorded
June 1, 2003.
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May |
The
Case of the People of the State of Illinois v. Hanna, et al. |
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From
the State Supreme Court in Springfield: People v. Hanna
involves the question of whether certain DUI convictions were
based on evidence gathered by breathalyzers which were not
calibrated correctly, and may have given an incorrect measurement.
Recorded
May 14, 2003. Aired the week of May 25, 2003. 25
minutes.
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Susan
Page Discusses Presidential Election Issues and Politics |
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From
the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in
Evanston: As Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today, Susan Page
in one of the leading journalists covering national politics. In
this one hour presentation at the Medill School of Journalism, she
shares her insights into the upcoming presidential election.
Recorded
April 28, 2003. Aired the week of May 25, 2003. 60
minutes.
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Illinois'
New Director of Agriculture Lays Out His Agenda |
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From
Springfield: Former State Representative Chuck Hartke was
confirmed by the Senate on May 23, 2003, as the state's new
Agriculture Director. In this interview, Director Hartke lays out
his agenda and discusses a range of issues from Mad Cow disease,
to cutbacks in funding the State Fair.
Recorded
May 21, 2003. Aired the week of May 25, 2003. 30
minutes.
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The
Case of Michael Avery, et al., v. State Farm |
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From
the State Supreme Court in Springfield: Avery v. State Farm is
a class action lawsuit case in which nearly $1.2 Billion was
awarded by the lower courts. Hear the issues involved in whether
non OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) auto parts should be
used in repairing damaged automobiles following accidents.
Recorded
May 14, 2003. Aired the week of May 18, 2003. 70
minutes.
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A
Conversation with Vickie Walton-James |
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From
Washington, DC: Vickie Walton-James, Washington Bureau Chief
for the Chicago Tribune, discusses covering Illinois issues from
the Nation's Capitol.
Recorded
February, 2003. Aired the week of May 11, 2003.
25 minutes.
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Rob
Warden on Wrongful Convictions |
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From
Chicago: Rob Warden, Director of the Center on Wrongful
Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law, discusses
why we convict innocent individuals and problems in the judicial
process. This address was delivered before the Chicago Bar
Association's Annual Herman Kogan Media Awards Luncheon.
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