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December |
Insights from a Career in
International Reporting |
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From Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Walter
Rodgers, SIUC alumnus and former International Reporter for CNN,
shares his insights on international affairs and reflects on his
experiences. Mr. Rodgers spent nearly 25 years reporting on
events around the world, including a stint as an embedded reporter
in Iraq in 2003.
Recorded October 6,
2005. Aired the week of December 25, 2005. 1 hour. |
Making Chicago a Global
Financial Center |
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From Chicago: three of Chicago's financial leaders discuss
the effort to make Chicago a global financial center. We hear
comments from the Chairmen of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the
Chicago Board of Trade, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Recorded November 30,
2005. Aired the week of December 25, 2005. 50 minutes. |
2005 Year In Review |
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From Around the State: 2005 marks the end of the third year
of the Illinois Channel broadcasting coverage of Illinois state
government and public affairs events. Here is a look back at
some of the major events, issues, and people covered on the Illinois
Channel during the last 12 months.
Recorded 2005.
Aired the week of December 25, 2005. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Candidates File Their
Petitions |
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From the State Board of Elections in Springfield: candidates
seeking their party's nomination in the March Primary line up at the
State Board of Elections to file their petitions. We look at
the process of getting on the ballot.
Recorded December 12,
2005. Aired the week of December 18, 2005. 25 minutes. |
Chief Justice Thomas' Address
to the Illinois State Bar Association |
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From Chicago: Robert Thomas, Chief Justice of the Illinois
Supreme Court, recounts his career path from a player on the 1973
Notre Dame football team, to a place kicker for the Chicago Bears,
to becoming a member of the Illinois Supreme Court. Chief
Justice Thomas tells how the triumphs and disappointments in sports
held lessons he could apply to his legal career. The Chief Justice
delivered his remarks before a gathering of the Illinois State Bar
Association.
Recorded December 9,
2005. Aired the week of December 18, 2005. 40 minutes. |
 Jim Thompson Reflects On His Life
and Career (Part 2 of 2)
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in
Springfield: part two of a two-part series in which former
Governor Jim Thompson reflects on life in public office and the
highlights of his career.
Recorded October 3,
2005. Aired the week of December 18, 2005. 55 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Gidwitz & Rauschenberger Team
Up |
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From Springfield: Gubernatorial candidate Ron Gidwitz and
former Gubernatorial candidate Senator Steve Rauschenberger announce
they are now running as a political team. Senator
Rauschenberger will now run as a candidate for Lt. Governor.
Recorded December 7,
2005. Aired the week of December 11, 2005. 35 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Policy Positions of
Gubernatorial Candidates |
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From Chicago: Illinois Gubernatorial candidates discuss their
policy positions before the annual meeting of the Illinois Coalition
for Jobs, Growth & Prosperity. The Coalition invited each candidate
to speak on what they would do if elected Governor.
Recorded December 2,
2005. Aired the week of December 11, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Jim Thompson Reflects On His Life
and Career (Part 1 of 2)
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archived. Click on the photo to view the full program via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in
Springfield: part one of a two-part series in which former
Governor Jim Thompson reflects on life in public office and the
highlights of his career.
Recorded October 3,
2005. Aired the week of December 11, 2005. 45 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka (R)
Candidate for Governor |
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From Springfield:
State
Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka's Gubernatorial announcement speech.
Topinka, who is now in her third term as State Treasurer, is the
only Republican currently holding statewide office. In her speech,
she lays the foundation for her candidacy and contrasts those with
the faults she finds in the Blagojevich Administration.
Recorded November 30,
2005. Aired the week of December 4, 2005. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Secretary of State Jesse White (D)
Candidate for Re-Election |
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From Springfield: our one-on-one interview with Secretary of
State Jesse White who is seeking a third term in office.
Secretary White discusses goals for a third term and what he feels
are some of his major accomplishments in office.
Recorded November 30,
2005. Aired the week of December 4, 2005. 25 minutes. |
Capital Punishment Reform in
Illinois |
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From the Union League Club in
Chicago: Rob Warden, Executive Director of the Northwestern
University School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions, discusses
death penalty reform.
Recorded November 3,
2005. Aired the week of December 4, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
People of the State of
Illinois v. Richard Morris |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of the
People of the State of Illinois v. Richard Morris. This case
concerns a car hijacking and murder that
occurred in December, 1995. The defendant in this case was
convicted and sentenced to death.
Recorded November 15,
2005. Aired the week of December 4, 2005. 35 minutes. |
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November |
Legislative Oversight of Electric
Deregulation |
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From Springfield: Representative George Scully discusses the
upcoming power auctions that promise to change the way electricity
is bought and sold in Illinois, beginning in January 2007.
Before a gathering of power producers, Representative Scully warns
that he and other members of the legislature will not stand by if
they feel the new process is not fairly structured.
Recorded November 10,
2005. Aired the week of November 27, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Congressional Politics and
Policies |
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From Chicago: a portion of an interview with Congresswoman
Jan Schakowsky who talks about changes on Capitol Hill and how they
may impact Republicans' hold on Congress and their ability to pass
legislation.
This
is a portion of a 30 minute interview. To see a video-stream of the
full interview, click
here.
Recorded October 23,
2005. Aired the week of November 27, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Reviewing the Use of Eminent
Domain |
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From the 2005 Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference in
Chicago: Attorney Brian Martin tells members of the Illinois
Municipal League why a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling may require
the Illinois legislature to reexamine the use of eminent domain
powers by local governments.
Recorded September 23,
2005. Aired the week of November 27, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Latino Political Power in
Illinois |
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From Springfield: a panel of Latino legislators and
professors discuss the growing political clout of Latinos in
Illinois. In 1990, the Census found Latinos represented about
8% of the Illinois population. Ten years later, Latinos were
more than 12% of the state's population.
This program is
underwritten in part by a grant from the Institute of Government &
Public Affairs at the University of Illinois and the Center for
State Policy & Leadership at the University of Illinois at
Springfield.
Recorded October 27,
2005. Aired the week of November 27, 2005. 1 hour. |
Illinois Energy Leadership Forum |
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From Springfield: Robert Lieberman of the Illinois Commerce
Commission provides a frank presentation about the problems
associated with the state's Sustainable Energy Plan. This
event was part of a day-long forum, organized by the Illinois
Electric Council, examining energy issues.
Recorded November 10,
2005. Aired the week of November 20, 2005. 25 minutes. |
Television and the Public
Interest |
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From Chicago: a conversation between Journalist Carol Marin
and former FCC Chairman Newton Minow. They discuss the
changing standards of broadcast journalism and whether today's
broadcasters are serving the public interest in their coverage of
government and public policy.
Recorded November 15,
2005. Aired the week of November 20, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: People v.
Christopher K., A Minor |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of the
People of the State of Illinois v. Christopher K., a minor.
This case concerns issues stemming from the 1999 murder of a
16-year-old and how the state applies the punishment to the
defendant, who was a minor when the crime was committed.
Recorded September 13,
2005. Aired the week of November 20, 2005. 50 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Sen. Steve Rauschenberger (R)
Candidate for Governor |
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From the Illinois Channel Studio in
Springfield: our one-on-one interview with State Senator Steve
Rauschenberger, candidate for the Republican nomination for
Governor.
Recorded November 4,
2005. Aired the week of November 13, 2005. 25 minutes. |
Rep. John Shimkus on
Television's Digital Transition & Federal Spending |
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From Washington, DC: Congressman John Shimkus, Republican
member of the Energy & Commerce Committee, talks about the impact
the transition to digital television will have on consumers and
programmers. Congressman Shimkus also shares his thoughts on
the growth of Federal spending and whether that could bring a split
between fiscal conservatives and House Republicans.
Recorded November 3,
2005. Aired the week of November 13, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Cook Report's View of 2006
Illinois Gubernatorial & Congressional Races |
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From Washington, DC: a review of the political landscape in
Illinois for 2006. We hear from members of the Cook Report who
give their thoughts on the the Illinois Governor's race and several
Congressional campaigns.
Recorded October 24,
2005. Aired the week of November 13, 2005. 10 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. |
Auditor General's Review of
Central Management Services |
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From Springfield:
the Legislative Audit
Commission hears testimony from the Illinois Auditor General’s
office and from Central Management Services (CMS). This
testimony regards an October report, issued by Auditor General
William Holland, critical of CMS’s efforts to improve operations
after a Spring audit showed multiple inefficiencies.
Recorded November 2,
2005. Aired the week of November 6, 2005. 2 hours. |
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October |
State Government Administration
Committee Hears Proposed Ethics Reforms |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: the House State
Government Administration Committee hears about proposed ethics
changes to the state's pension systems, procurement policies, and
naming rights to buildings. The draft proposals are presented
to the committee by Rob Uhe, Chief Counsel to House Speaker Michael
Madigan.
Recorded October 21,
2005. Aired the week of October 30, 2005. 1 hour. |
14th Annual Motorola
Excellence in Public Service Award |
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From Chicago:
each year, Motorola recognizes a
non-elected public official who has made a positive impact on the
state of Illinois. This year's recipient of the Motorola
Excellence in Public Service award is Shirley Madigan, who has
served as Chair of the Illinois Arts Council for the past 20 years.
Recorded October 12,
2005. Aired the week of October 30, 2005. 1 hour. |
How the Legislature Really Works |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
a panel discussion on how the
legislature really works. Panel members include lobbyists who
explain how they work with lawmakers to pass, or defeat, certain
bills. We also hear the reaction from some legislators who
were part of the audience.
Recorded September 24,
2005. Aired the week of October 23, 2005. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
Tax Reform |
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From Chicago:
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for
Tax Reform, discusses the politics and policy options behind
Washington’s effort to reform the tax code.
Recorded October 11,
2005. Aired the week of October 23, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
People of the State of
Illinois v. J.T., A Minor |
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From the State
Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of the People of the State of Illinois v. J.T., A Minor.
This case concerns several legal issues, including whether the
defendant should have been allowed to withdraw his admission to
criminal damage to property, and whether the trial court erred when
it sentenced the minor to the Department of Corrections.
Recorded September 13,
2005. Aired the week of October 23, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Taxing "Excessive Profits" |
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From Springfield:
Senator Dick Durbin announces his plan to introduce legislation that
would tax oil companies on what he calls "excessive profits."
According to this plan, those funds would then be rebated to
consumers. Senator Durbin also takes reporters' questions on
other pending topics, including Harriet Miers' nomination to the
Supreme Court.
Recorded October 11,
2005. Aired the week of October 16, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Federal Spending & Gulf Coast
Recovery |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State Capitol:
Congressman Ray LaHood discusses pending issues before Congress,
including the costs associated with rebuilding the Gulf Coast and
whether other spending should be cut to help pay those costs.
Recorded October 11,
2005. Aired the week of October 16, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Jim Edgar Almost Pulled the
Trigger, But Has No Regrets |
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From the Illinois
Channel Studio in Springfield:
Former Governor Jim Edgar talks with us one-on-one about why he
decided not to run again for Governor and why he decided he will
never again seek elective office. Governor Edgar also offers
some criticism of the Blagojevich Administration and tells us what
he thought of former Governor George Ryan's commutation of Death Row
sentences.
Recorded October 10,
2005. Aired the week of October 16, 2005. 50 minutes. |
Ari Fleischer's Reaction to
President Bush's Policies |
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From
Chicago:
Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer discusses pending
topics in Washington with Public Affairs producer Jeff
Berkowitz.
Recorded October 9,
2005. Aired the week of October 16, 2005. 10 minutes. |
Secretary of State Jesse White Announces for Third Term |
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From Springfield:
Secretary of State Jesse White
announced recently he will seek a third term in office.
Following the announcement, Secretary of State White spoke with
reporters about the themes of his campaign.
Recorded October 4,
2005. Aired the week of October 9, 2005. 5 minutes. |
Illinois Senators Constituents
Meeting |
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From Capitol Hill in Washington, DC:
Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama hold their weekly constituent
breakfast with Illinois citizens. Every Thursday when the U.S.
Senate is in session, the Senators brief Illinois citizens visiting
the Washington area. This is the first such meeting since
President Bush nominated Harriet Miers to serve on the U.S. Supreme
Court.
Recorded October 6,
2005. Aired the week of October 9, 2005. 35 minutes. |
Governor Edgar Press
Conference on Decision Not to Run |
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From the Union
League Club of Chicago:
A portion of former Governor Jim
Edgar's emotional press conference in which he announced he would
not run for Governor, nor ever again seek elective office.
Programming Note: Next week, the Illinois Channel will air an
in-depth interview with former Governor Edgar covering his decision,
his future, and the future of the Illinois Republican party.
Recorded September 30,
2005. Aired the week of October 9, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Donald Stephens: Mayor of
Rosemont, Illinois |
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From
Chicago:
On January 6, 2006, Rosemont, Illinois will mark its 50th
Anniversary. Mayor Donald Stephens, Mayor since the village's
founding, gives an insightful and humorous account of Rosemont's
history. Mayor Stephens is one of the longest-serving Mayors
in the United States.
Recorded September 29,
2005. Aired the week of October 9, 2005. 1 hour and 5
minutes. |
Hurricane Evacuees' Impact on
Danville |
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From Chicago:
Mayor Scott Eisenhauer of Danville talks about the impact on his
community resulting from challenges required to house, feed, and
clothe hurricane evacuees from the Gulf Coast.
Recorded September 23,
2005. Aired the week of October 2, 2005. 10 minutes. |
WAND-TV Reports: Illinois
Hurricane Aid |
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From the Gulf Coast:
Rick Barrett, reporter for WAND-TV in Decatur, goes to Mississippi
to report on the positive impact Monticello, Illinois' charity is
having on its sister city of Monticello, Mississippi, which not only
suffered some damage from Hurricane Katrina, but has also taken in a
number of students from other towns in Mississippi which suffered
greater damage.
Recorded September
2005. Aired the week of October 2, 2005. 4 minutes. |
ER Physicians Rally for
Emergency Services Act |
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From Capitol Hill in Washington, DC:
Illinois Emergency Room doctors
join with physicians from around the nation to rally for passage of
legislation called the "Access to Emergency Medical Services Act
of 2005."
The doctors say emergency rooms across the country are under-funded
and over-crowded.
For more
information on H.R. 3875,
the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2005, visit
thomas.loc.gov.
Recorded September 27,
2005. Aired the week of October 2, 2005. 8 minutes. |
Role of the Attorney General |
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From
the Sangamo Club in Springfield:
Attorney General Lisa Madigan
remarks on how she performs her role as Illinois Attorney General.
She also discusses some of the policy initiatives her office is
taking to stop the spread of Methamphetamine.
This program is
underwritten in part by the Institute of Government & Public Affairs
at the University of Illinois and the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Recorded September 28,
2005. Aired the week of October 2, 2005. 1 hour. |
Managing Illinois'
Environmental Issues |
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From Chicago:
Doug Scott, Director of the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, talks about priorities
within the IEPA since he took over the agency on July 1.
Director Scott previously served as the Mayor of Rockford.
Recorded September 23,
2005. Aired the week of October 2, 2005. 18 minutes. |
What's Up In Illinois Politics |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
Paul Green, political professor
and commentator, comments on the changing voting patterns in
Illinois and why these patterns make it more difficult for Republicans to be
elected to state-wide office.
Recorded September 23,
2005. Aired the week of October 2, 2005. 15 minutes. |
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CAMPAIGN 2006:
Sen. Dan Rutherford (R)
Candidate for Secretary of
State |
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From Springfield: Senator Dan Rutherford, Republican
Candidate for Secretary of State, gives his views on how he would
govern and use technology to improve operations in the Secretary of
State's office.
Recorded September 19,
2005. Aired the week of September 25, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Senate President Emil Jones'
Policy Perspectives |
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From Chicago: Illinois Senate President Emil Jones (D) gives
an address before the City Club of Chicago on a variety of topics
that the Illinois legislature will soon address, and actions already
taken. Among his topics are reforms to educational funding and
delaying payments to the state's pension system.
Recorded September 19,
2005. Aired the week of September 25, 2005. 40 minutes. |
70th Anniversary of the Social
Security Act |
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From Roosevelt University in Chicago:
a program marking the 70th
Anniversary of the passage of the Social Security Act. The
legislation enacting Social Security was passed August 14, 1935,
during the Franklin Roosevelt administration. Among those
speaking at this event are Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and
Congressman Danny Davis. We will also hear actor and historian
R.J. Lindsey portray President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Recorded August 15,
2005. Aired the week of September 25, 2005. 50 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: People v.
Sutherland |
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From the State Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of the People of the State of
Illinois v. Sutherland. This case concerns issues arising, in part,
from the original investigation into the 1987 rape and murder of a
ten-year-old girl. Other issues concern some of the proceedings of
the defendant's trials and convictions in lower courts. Please
note, portions of this testimony reflect the violent nature of the
murder.
Recorded September 13,
2005. Aired the week of September 18, 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. |
Increasing Oversight of Gas
Prices |
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From Springfield:
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announces his intention
to have legislation passed that would give the Citizens Utility
Board (CUB) watchdog authority over the sale price of gasoline in
Illinois. Quinn also promotes the use of E-85, a form of fuel
consisting of 85% ethanol.
Recorded September 7,
2005. Aired the week of September 11, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Factors Behind the Rising
Price of Gasoline |
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From Springfield:
Bill Fleischli, Vice President of the
Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association, which represents gas
station owners, discusses the factors behind the recent spike in
gasoline prices and whether gas station operators wish to sell E-85.
Recorded September 7, 2005.
Aired the week of September 11, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Illinois National Guard Aids Hurricane Victims |
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From Camp Lincoln in Springfield:
Lt. Colonel Tim Franklin of the Illinois National Guard talks about
the mission and the units begin sent to aid hurricane victims in the
Gulf.
Recorded September 7, 2005.
Aired the week of September 11, 2005. 10 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: People
v. Palmer |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of the People of the State of
Illinois v. Palmer. This case involves questions concerning
the application of punishment following
the defendant's conviction on a series of criminal charges.
Recorded May 10, 2005.
Aired the week of September 11, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Rewards of Working in Public
Service |
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From the University of Illinois at Springfield:
an address by Shirley Madigan, Chair of
the Illinois Arts Council. Mrs. Madigan is the wife of House
Speaker Michael Madigan and the mother of Attorney General Lisa
Madigan. She talks to students about her life experiences and
the rewards of working in public service.
Recorded September 6, 2005.
Aired the week of September 11, 2005. 20 minutes. |
Illinois Aids Victims of Hurricane
Katrina |
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From Decatur:
Governor Rod Blagojevich meets with
reporters during the Farm Progress Show to discuss what his
administration is doing to help hurricane victims and what might be
done to lower gas prices for Illinois consumers. We also hear from Roger
Walker, Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, on his
department's efforts to help the Gulf states.
Recorded August 31,
2005. Aired the week of September 4, 2005. 5 minutes. |
GOP Legislators on
Constituents Concerns |
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From Decatur:
Republican legislators, Sen. Dale Righter,
Rep. David Reis, and Rep. Bill Black, discuss
what their constituents are telling them is of major concern.
Among those concerns are rising gas prices. The legislators discuss
potential solutions to fuel costs, and other issues on their
legislative agenda in the months ahead.
Recorded August 31, 2005.
Aired the week of September 4, 2005. 15 minutes. |
E-85 Gasoline Grants |
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From the Farm Progress Show in Decatur:
Governor Rod Blagojevich and Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn announce
grants to promote the use of E-85 gasoline. Made largely of
ethanol produced from corn, backers claim E-85 gasoline will bring
more money to Illinois farmers while lowering fuel costs to
consumers.
Recorded August 31, 2005.
Aired the week of September 4, 2005. 35 minutes. |
Leon Corzine: National Corn
Growers Association President |
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From Decatur:
Illinois Farmer
Leon Corzine, who is the current President of the National Corn
Growers Association, talks about the economic benefit of E-85
gasoline to Illinois
farmers. He also tells us how damage to the
Port of New Orleans has the potential to prevent Illinois farmers
from selling their crops to foreign markets.
Recorded August 31, 2005.
Aired the week of September 4, 2005. 15 minutes. |
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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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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August |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Northern Illinois Emergency
Physicians v. Landau, Omahana & Kopka, Ltd. |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of
Northern Illinois Emergency Physicians, etc., et al., v. Landau,
Omahana & Kopka, Ltd., etc., et al. This case involves issues
arising from lawsuits alleging legal and medical malpractice.
Recorded May 11, 2005.
Aired the week of August 28, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Einstein's Revolutions: Time's
Arrow
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From the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago:
the third of a five-part series noting
the legacy of Albert Einstein. The year 2005 marks the 100th
Anniversary of the publication of five papers by Einstein, which
together revolutionized the scientific world's concepts of time and
space.
Recorded August 11, 2005.
Aired the week of August 28, 2005. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
Illinois State Fair:
Governor's Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in Springfield: we hear from the
leaders of the Illinois Democratic Party as they speak on Governor's
Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Recorded August 17, 2005.
Aired the week of August 21, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Illinois State Fair:
Republican Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in Springfield:
we hear from leaders of the Illinois
Republican Party and Republican candidates for Illinois Governor as
they speak on Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Recorded August 18, 2005.
Aired the week of August 21, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Tourism's
Impact on the Illinois Economy
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From
Rockford:
Illinois tourism officials hear a briefing on Illinois' efforts to
draw more tourists to the state and how much tourism adds to the
state's economy. This briefing was held during the annual
Visit Illinois conference.
Recorded July 29, 2005.
Aired the week of August 21, 2005. 20 minutes. |
The Economics & Politics of
School Funding Reform |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago:
a panel discussion on the politics of
school funding reform. Panel members include legislators and
school administrators representing various regions of the state.
Topics discussed include problems & proposed education funding
solutions, regional interests, and the politics at stake.
Recorded August 5, 2005.
Aired the week of August 14, 2005. 1 hour and 20 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: People
v. Ricky Patterson |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of
Illinois v. Ricky Patterson. Among the legal issues under
review is whether a witness' testimony from a Grand Jury is
admissible as evidence after that witness asserted her Fifth
Amendment rights.
Recorded May 11, 2005.
Aired the week of August 14, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Provisions of the U.S. Energy
Bill |
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From Washington, DC: Congressman John Shimkus, point-man for
the House Republicans on the Energy Bill, discusses what the Energy
Bill will do for Illinois energy producers and consumers. The
bill includes a variety of incentives for nuclear power, ethanol
production, and coal gasification. The bill also changes when
Daylight Saving Time takes effect.
Recorded July 26,
2005. Aired the week of August 7, 2005. 20 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Republican Gubernatorial
Candidates Forum |
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From Skokie:
six candidates for the Republican
nomination for Governor of Illinois discuss their policy positions
and vision for Illinois. The primary election to determine who
will head the Republican ticket in 2006 will be held in March.
This forum was hosted by the Chicago Chapter of the Republican
Jewish Coalition.
Recorded July 31, 2005.
Aired the week of August 7, 2005. 1 hour and 35 minutes. |
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Illinois National Guard Joint
Training Exercise |
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From Fort McCoy, Wisconsin: members of the Illinois National
Guard train with military forces from other allied countries and
National Guard units from other states. This exercise is part
of the force integration needed as National Guard units from around
the country play an increasingly larger role in our national
defense. Included in the exercise are Guard members who are
veterans of the Iraqi War, passing on combat lessons to Guard
members who have yet to serve in Iraq.
Recorded July 18,
2005.
Aired the Week of July 31, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Drought Task Force Meeting |
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From the Department of Natural Resources in Springfield:
a portion of the second meeting of the Governor's Drought Task
Force. Illinois is experiencing one of the driest periods in
the last 105 years. Governor Blagojevich formed this Drought
Task Force to follow the drought's impact on the state. The
Governor is also seeking Federal Disaster Aid for all 102 counties
as a result of the drought.
Recorded July 22, 2005.
Aired the Week of July 31, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: Alvarado
v. The Industrial Commission |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of Alvarado v. The Industrial
Commission. This case concerns the a dispute regarding the
awarding of attorney's fees from a worker's compensation case.
Recorded May 11, 2005.
Aired the Week of July 31, 2005. 45 minutes. |
The Business and Future of
Cable Television |
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From Chicago: an address on the business and future of cable
television. We will hear from Joseph Stackhouse, Senior Vice
President of Comcast Cable's Chicago Metropolitan Area.
Recorded May 11,
2005.
Aired the week of July 24, 2005. 50 minutes. |
Einstein's Cosmic Legacy
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From the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago:
we hear about Einstein's "Cosmic Legacy" from two speakers:
Professor Edward "Rocky" Kolb of the University of Chicago and
Professor Janna Levin of Columbia University. This lecture is
the second in a series of five lectures commemorating the 100th
Anniversary of the publication of five of Albert Einstein's papers
regarding the world's perception of ideas such as time and space.
For More Information,
Visit:
www.prairie.org/einstein
Recorded July 11, 2005.
Aired the week of July 24, 2005. 1 hour. |
Supreme Court Vacancy |
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From Springfield: Senator Dick Durbin (D) meets with
reporters to discuss the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court following
the resignation of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Recorded July 10,
2005.
Aired the week of July 17, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Federal & State Policies Impact
on Illinois Education |
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From the American Federation of Teachers National Conference in
Washington, DC: Jim Dougherty, President of the Illinois
Federation of Teachers, talks about the impact of Federal and State
policies on Illinois education. We also ask for his views on
whether we need greater accountability on the quality of education
in our schools.
Recorded June 30, 2005.
Aired the week of July 17, 2005. 20 minutes. |
Illinois Profile:
Bob Michel |
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From Washington, DC: we visit with Bob Michel, former Leader
of the House Republicans and a U.S. Congressman representing the
Peoria area from 1957 to 1995. As a veteran of World War II and
Capitol Hill, he reflects on his battles with the Germans, the
Democrats, and, on occasion, Newt Gingrich.
Recorded July 12, 2005.
Aired the week of July 17, 2005. 50 minutes. |
Lincoln's Tomb and Oak Ridge
Cemetery
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From Springfield: Oak Ridge Cemetery is hallowed ground, not
only as the resting ground for Abraham Lincoln, but for the
memorials to the veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
The number of visitors to the cemetery each year makes Oak Ridge
second only to Arlington as the most visited cemetery in the
nation. Our cameras take you there to see what visitors see, and
what they learn.
Recorded June 27, 2005.
Aired the week of July 17, 2005. 35 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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CAMPAIGN 2006:
Ron Gidwitz (R)
Candidate for
Governor |
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From Springfield: our first in a
series of one-on-one interviews with gubernatorial candidates.
Republican Ron Gidwitz, a former member of the State Board of
Education and former CEO of Helene Curtis, discusses his reasons for
seeking the Governorship and what he plans to do if elected.
Recorded July 6,
2005.
Aired the week of July 10, 2005. 30 minutes. |
U.S. Senators Address Illinois
Citizens Visiting Capitol Hill |
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From Washington, DC:
Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Barack
Obama (D) hold a policy briefing for Illinois citizens visiting the
nation's capitol. This briefing was taped just prior to the
Senate taking its annual Fourth of July holiday.
Recorded June 30, 2005.
Aired the week of July 10, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Rep. Aaron Schock (R) Addresses
Political Science Students |
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From Springfield:
Republican House Member Aaron Schock talks to a Political Science
class at Lincoln Land Community College about the series of events
that led to his interest in politics. He also discusses his
election to the Illinois legislature in November 2004 at the age of
23.
Recorded May 5, 2005.
Aired the week of July 10, 2005. 1 hour. |
Gang Migration and its Impact on
Illinois Cities |
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From the Illinois Municipal
League Annual Conference in Chicago: a panel discussion on the
migration of gangs from larger cities to smaller communities.
We hear about the impact the spread of gangs is having in the
distribution of drugs and the spread of violence.
Recorded September 18,
2004.
Aired the week of July 3, 2005. 1 hour. |
Einstein
and the History of Relativity
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From the Newberry Library in Chicago:
In 1905, Albert Einstein
published five papers which forever altered the course of science
and human history. To mark the 100th Anniversary of Einstein's
work, the Illinois Humanities Council is organizing a five-part
series examining Einstein's ideas and legacy. The Illinois Channel
plans to broadcast all five of these lectures. We begin with Dr.
Peter Galison, Professor of the History of Science and of Physics at
Harvard University, who discusses Einstein's Special Theory of
Relativity.
For More Information,
Visit:
www.prairie.org/einstein
Recorded June 14, 2005.
Aired the week of July 3, 2005. 1 hour. |
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1776 and the American
Revolution |
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From the Union League Club in
Chicago: Historian and Author David McCullough discusses his new
book, 1776. In the book, Mr. McCullough tells the story
of America's tumultuous first year of the Revolutionary War, when
George Washington led a rag-tag group of Americans against the
British Army, then the most powerful military force in the world.
Recorded June 13, 2005.
Aired the week of June 26, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Lincoln 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.
Aired the week of June 26, 2005. 32 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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Illinois Supreme Court: People v.
Robinson |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of the People of the State of Illinois v. Emmanuel
Robinson. This case concerns whether or not a court clerk's
clerical error should invalidate a judicial ruling.
Recorded May 10, 2005.
Aired the week of June 26, 2005. 35 minutes. |
Illinois Future Farmers of
America Convention |
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From Springfield:
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns addresses Illinois' Future
Farmers of America annual convention. Secretary Johanns
discusses five questions America needs to address as agriculture
develops into the 21st Century.
Recorded June 16, 2005.
Aired the week of June 19, 2005. 20 minutes. |
The Constitutionality of Caps on Medical Malpractice Awards |
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From Chicago: one of the most significant pieces of
legislation to pass in the Spring 2005 session was the Medical
Malpractice bill. This bill set limits, or caps, on
non-economic damage awards. The limits were supported by the
medical community, but opposed by trial lawyers, among other groups.
In this program, we discuss this bill and get the trial lawyers'
perspective from Keith Hebeisen, President of the Illinois Trial
Lawyers Association.
Recorded June 14, 2005.
Aired the week of June 19, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: U.S. Bank
v. Peters |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of U.S. Bank National Association, et al, v. Iris Peters,
et al. This case concerns the Illinois Interest Act and the amount
of fees that can be charged by a lender on mortgage loans which
exceed 8%. The Court must also decide if Federal law overrules any
regulations Illinois may set regarding interest charges on loans.
Recorded May 11, 2005.
Aired the week of June 19, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: Crusius
v. Illinois Gaming Board |
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From the State Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of Crusius v. Illinois Gaming Board.
In 1999, Emerald Casino applied for renewal and relocation of its
riverboat gaming license. Emerald Casino sought to move its
gaming license from East Dubuque, Illinois to Rosemont, Illinois.
In 2001, the Illinois Gaming Board denied Emerald's renewal and
relocation application. At issue in this case is the
constitutionality of a section of the Riverboat Gambling Act and if
the state's gaming board has an option as to whether they can,
or must, renew a gaming license.
Recorded May 11, 2005.
Aired the week of June 12, 2005. 1 hour. |
Lincoln's New Salem
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From Petersburg: Springfield is known as the home of Abraham
Lincoln, but just 20 miles northwest of Springfield is the
reconstructed town of New Salem, where Lincoln spent his early
adulthood. We will show you where Lincoln's rail splitter image
was burnished, where he tried and failed in business, and where
he began his legal education. In addition to its Lincoln
legacies, New Salem's "living history" offers visitors a
fascinating look at the challenges of living and surviving in a
small Illinois town of the 1830s.
Recorded May 9, 2005.
Aired the week of June 12, 2005. 1 hour.
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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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$54 Billion Fiscal Year 2006
State Budget |
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From Springfield: the Illinois
legislature wrapped up its Spring session on May 31st. One of the more controversial elements of the
Fiscal Year 2006 Budget, which begins July 1st, is what is called a
"Pension Holiday." Over the next several years, the
legislature decided to delay paying billions into the state
government workers pension system.
We get reactions from State Treasurer Judy Baar
Topinka, Budget Director John Filan, and Senators Steve
Rauschenberger (R) and Kwame Raoul (D).
Recorded May 31, 2005.
Aired the week of June 5, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Town Hall Meeting on Veterans'
Benefits |
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From Chicago: a town hall meeting
for Illinois military veterans. This meeting features U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Nicholson and
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Barack Obama (D). This
meeting was organized to discuss the concerns of care provided by
the VA. It also addresses the issue of why Illinois veterans
receive less in disability payments than veterans in other states
who suffer the same disabilities.
Recorded May 20, 2005.
Aired the week of June 5, 2005. 1 hour. |
Illinois Supreme Court: People v.
Atkins |
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From the State Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of the People of the State of Illinois v.
Atkins. This case involves the conviction of an
individual for burglary overturned by the Appellate Court. The State is appealing the reversal.
Recorded May 10, 2005.
Aired the week of June 5, 2005. 23 minutes. |
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Medical Malpractice Reform
Agreement |
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From the State Capitol: Illinois
Hospital Association Senior Vice President Howard Peters III
discusses Medical Malpractice reforms and the legislative agreement
that will place caps on non-economic damages in Medical Malpractice
awards.
Recorded May 26, 2005.
Aired the week of May 29, 2005. 12 minutes. |
Reforming Workers Compensation
Laws |
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From Springfield: Illinois
Manufacturers' Association President Greg Baise discusses reforms of
Illinois' Workers Compensation laws that could lead to lower costs
for Illinois businesses.
Recorded May 26, 2005.
Aired the week of May 29, 2005. 5 minutes. |
Health Care Coverage for Veterans |
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From the State Capitol: State
Representative Mike Boland discusses a proposal to help provide
Veterans with health care coverage that would be paid for through a
new lottery game.
Recorded May 26, 2005.
Aired the week of May 29, 2005. 10 minutes. |
U.S. Senators Address Illinois
Citizens Visiting Capitol Hill |
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From Washington, DC: Illinois
Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Barack Obama (D) meet with Illinois
residents to brief them on a series of issues being debated within
Congress. Please note this meeting was recorded prior to the announced
agreement concerning the use of the Senate Filibuster on judicial
nominations. Other topics include the question of United
Airlines' pension being taken over by the federal government.
Recorded May 19, 2005. Aired
the week of May 29, 2005. 36 minutes. |
Illinois State Chamber of
Commerce v. John Filan |
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From the
State Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce v. John Filan.
As compared to general taxes, which finance general
government operations, government fees are imposed to finance
specific government operations. Such fees may include
drivers or fishing licenses. In this case, the Illinois
Chamber
brought suit against State Budget Director John Filan, alleging that
certain business fees were raised far in excess of the amount needed
to fund
a
specific government service.
Recorded May 19, 2005.
Aired the week of May 29, 2005. 57 minutes. |
Sen. Frank Watson (R) on the
Budget & Medical Malpractice |
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From Springfield: Senate Minority
Leader Frank Watson appears as a guest on WFMB's morning radio
program, hosted by Sam Madonia and Jeff Hofmann. Senator
Watson comments on and takes listeners' questions concerning the
state budget, online pharmaceutical sales, and next year's race for
Governor.
Recorded May 17, 2005.
Aired the week of May 22, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Supervision Lengthened for Sexual
Offenders |
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From the State Capitol: a
portion of a press conference in which Attorney General Lisa Madigan
discusses new legislation that could lead to lifetime supervision of
those convicted of a sexual offense.
Recorded May 16, 2005. Aired
the week of May 22, 2005. 5 minutes. |
Lawyer v. Lawyer: Medical Malpractice |
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From Chicago:
an in-depth discussion on the
issue of Medical Malpractice. Three of Illinois' leading trial
attorneys debate with lawyers who propose legal reforms. At issue
is whether the state should limit the amount of money a patient can
be awarded for "non-economic damages" in Medical Malpractice cases.
Recorded May 17, 2005.
Aired the week of May 22, 2005. 1 hour. |
Senate Republicans on Medicaid
Reform |
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From the State Capitol: Senate
Republicans propose changes to Medicaid, the federal program
designed to provide healthcare for the poor. Republicans say
Illinois could save millions of dollars annually if Medicaid operated as a
"managed care" program.
Recorded May 10, 2005.
Aired the week of May 15, 2005. 20 minutes. |
Senator Emil Jones (D) on Budget
Negotiations |
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From Springfield: at a luncheon
co-hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the
Illinois Retail Merchants Association, Senate President Emil Jones comments on budget negotiations being held
between the party leaders and Governor Blagojevich. Following
his remarks, we hear from businessman Glen Johnson, who currently
heads the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.
Recorded May 3, 2005.
Aired the week of May 15, 2005. 20 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Jim Oberweis (R)
Candidate for
Governor |
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From Springfield:
businessman Jim Oberweis talks about his campaign to win the
Republican nomination for Governor. He shares with us why he
is running and what he sees as some of the major issues in the
campaign.
Recorded May 3, 2005.
Aired the week of May 15, 2005. 3 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court: People v.
Michael Hall |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield:
the case
of the People v. Michael Hall. This case concerns whether the state's
labeling of a kidnapping defendant as a "sexual offender" was appropriate if
no sex act was involved in the defendant's alleged criminal action.
Recorded May 10, 2005.
Aired the week of May 15, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Senator Barack Obama (D) on Social
Security Reform |
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From the National Press Club in Washington,
DC: Senator Barack Obama talks about Social Security reform and then
takes questions from members of the audience on a variety of pending policy
issues.
Recorded April 26, 2005.
Aired the week of May 15, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Road Fund Diversion |
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From Chicago: Senator Wendell
Jones of Palatine is joined by Doug Whitley of the State Chamber of
Commerce, Don Schaefer of the Mid-West Truckers Association, and
others who allege the Blagojevich Administration is diverting money
from the Road Fund to spend on other programs.
Recorded May 2, 2005.
Aired the week of May 8, 2005. 15 minutes. |
Speaker Madigan Sides with
Republicans on Budget |
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From Springfield: at the annual
legislative luncheon held by the Illinois Manufacturers' and
Illinois Retail Merchants Associations, House Speaker Michael
Madigan tells the gathering why this year he is again siding with
House and Senate Republicans on budget issues.
Recorded May 3, 2005.
Aired the week of May 8, 2005. 10 minutes. |
Privatizing Social Security
Retirement Accounts |
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From Washington, DC:
an interview with Michael Tanner, Director of the "Project on Social
Security Choice" at the Cato Institute. Mr. Tanner discusses
why allowing workers to invest a portion of their Social Security
taxes into private retirement accounts would benefit both the worker
and the Social Security system.
Recorded April 28, 2005.
Aired the week of May 8, 2005. 20 minutes. |
BRAC: Saving Illinois Military Bases and Jobs
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From Illinois and Washington, DC: on May
16, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission releases the
list of military bases it feels should be closed. Four
Illinois bases could be included on that list. On the eve of
the list's publication, we offer an encore presentation of our
report on the BRAC process and what is at stake for Illinois.
Aired the week of January 16, 2005. Re-aired the week of
May 8, 2005. 75 minutes.
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underwritten in part by:
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Lobbying for Rare Isotope
Accelerator |
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From Washington, DC: a delegation
from Illinois, including Senator Dick Durbin and Governor Rod
Blagojevich, announce plans to seek a $1 billion project, the Rare
Isotope Accelerator (RIA) from the U.S. Energy Department.
Governor James R. Thompson and JPMorgan Chase Chairman of the
Midwest William M. Daley, also in attendance, have been appointed by
Governor Blagojevich to co-chair a special task force charged with
helping Illinois land RIA.
For more information, visit:
www.riaforillinois.com.
Recorded April 27, 2005.
Aired the week of May 1, 2005. 20 minutes. |
Preventing Bullying and
Harassment in Schools |
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From the University of Illinois at
Springfield: Congressman John Shimkus discusses his bill which
would require school districts to prevent bullying and harassment
through prevention programs and appropriate response. The
Congressman is joined by therapists and educators who discuss this
growing problem and what might be done to protect students from
being bullied.
Recorded April 25, 2005. Aired
the week of May 1, 2005. 1
hour and 10 minutes. |
Rewriting Regulations on
Telecommunication Providers |
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From the State Capitol:
the House Telecommunications
Committee hears testimony concerning an effort to change the current
regulations on phone companies. Traditional phone companies,
such as SBC Communications, note growing competition from cell
phones, cable firms, and local exchange carriers. We hear
testimony from an SBC representative on proposed changes included in
Senate Bill 1700.
Recorded April 27, 2005.
Aired the week of May 1, 2005. 30 minutes. |
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Social Security's Historical
Roots |
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From Roosevelt University in Chicago:
a review of Social Security's historic beginnings. We hear
from James Roosevelt Jr., grandson of President Franklin D.
Roosevelt who began the Social Security system in 1935. James
Roosevelt Jr. is also the former Associate Commissioner for
Retirement Policy at the Social Security Administration. He
comments on recent ideas that would allow workers to invest some of
their Social Security taxes in private accounts.
Recorded March 30, 2005.
Aired the week of April 24, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Causes & Consequences of
Childhood Obesity |
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From Chicago: Federal Reserve
Economist and Policy Researcher Kristin Butcher outlines her
research into the causes behind a tripling of childhood obesity
rates since 1980. Butcher's research takes a look at changing
menus at schools and the growing access to junk foods.
Recorded November 30,
2004.
Aired the week of April 24, 2005. 20 minutes. |
Illinois National Guard's
Military History
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From Springfield: Did you know Illinoisan's captured General
Santa Anna's wooden leg during the 1840's War with Mexico? It is
just one artifact on display at the Illinois Military Museum.
Nicknamed "The Castle," the museum is located at the National
Guard's Camp Lincoln in Springfield. Tour with us as Museum
Director Mark Whitlock showcases the museum's exhibits and how they
capture the history of the Illinois National Guard, from the
Blackhawk War to the capture of Baghdad.
For More Information,
Visit:
http://www.il.ngb.army.mil
Recorded March 2, 2005.
Aired the week of April 24, 2005. 45 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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Comparing the Quality of Medical
Care |
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From the State Capitol:
healthcare providers launch a new service which allows consumers to
research the quality of hospital care in Illinois. The
healthcare providers discuss the need for this service and take
reporters questions on a series of health-related topics.
For More Information,
Visit:
www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov or
www.medicare.gov
Recorded April 11, 2005.
Aired the week of April 17, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Impact of Tourism on Illinois
Economy |
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From Springfield: spokesmen for
Illinois tourism testify before the House Tourism and Conventions
Committee. In 2003, Illinois reported visitors to the state
spent $23 billion, which produced $1.7 billion in tax revenues.
We will hear tourism participants testimony concerning the economic
impact of tourism on state and local economies and their desire to
avoid further cuts in state funds for marketing Illinois tourism.
Recorded April 12, 2005.
Aired the week of April 17, 2005. 25 minutes. |
Lincoln and Civil Liberties |
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From Knox College in Galesburg:
Frank Williams, Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and
noted Lincoln scholar, presents a speech entitled Lincoln and
Civil Liberties. Williams examines similarities between
legal questions that arose in the Civil War to those now arising
from the fighting in Iraq and the war on terrorism.
Recorded March 25, 2005.
Aired the week of April 17, 2005. 50 minutes. |
Treating U.S. Soldiers'
Combat Stress |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: Senator Dick Durbin announces his intention to seek
funding for veterans suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after
serving in combat. Senator Durbin also takes reporters
questions on a series of pending issues and comments on the Oil for
Food scandal at the United Nations.
Recorded April 4, 2005.
Aired the week of April 10, 2005. 35 minutes. |
Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Museum Preview
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From Springfield: we take a look
at some of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's displays and
how they use 21st Century technology to tell the story of Lincoln's
life and his presidency. We also talk with Bob Rogers, whose
firm designed the displays that educate visitors on Lincoln's
legacy.
Recorded March 24, 2005.
Aired the week of April 10, 2005. 10 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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John Filan: State Budget Director |
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From Springfield: our
one-on-one interview with State Budget Director John Filan.
Along with hearing how state budgets are created, we also hear how
the growth of state pensions and Medicaid payments threatens the
funding balance of the Illinois state budget for years to come.
Recorded April 6, 2005.
Aired the week of April 10, 2005. 1 hour 15 minutes. |
Criminal Court System in Today's
Society |
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From Chicago: a presentation on
the impact of the criminal court system on society. We will
hear from the Honorable Paul P. Biebel, Jr., Presiding Judge of the
Circuit Court of Cook County, Criminal Division.
Recorded March 22, 2005.
Aired the week of April 3, 2005. 45 minutes. |
Success Factors in Education |
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From Northwestern University in Evanston: a
presentation by education researchers on key issues and their impact
on student performance. We will hear of the effect of small
class sizes, whether teacher qualifications matter, and the role
school leadership plays in improving schools.
Recorded February 4, 2005.
Aired the week of April 3, 2005. 1 hour 10 minutes. |
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Preview of 2006 Race for
Governor |
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From the University of Illinois in
Urbana-Champaign:
a look ahead at some of the politics, personalities, and issues at
play in the 2006 race for Illinois Governor. We hear from
Professor Brian Gaines of the Institute of Government and Public
Affairs.
Recorded March 16, 2005.
Aired the week of March 27, 2005. 10 minutes. |
Democratic Reaction to Social
Security Reform |
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From Washington, DC:
Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Barack Obama participate in a panel
discussion on Social Security Reform. The panel talks about a
report issued by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, which
alleges African-Americans would be hurt by privatization of Social
Security.
Recorded March 10, 2005.
Aired the week of March 27, 2005. 50 minutes. |
Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas
House
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From Springfield: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1902
for Springfield socialite Susan Lawrence Dana, the Dana-Thomas House
is now home to the largest collection of site-specific, original
Wright art glass and furniture. It is the best preserved and
most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright's early "Prairie" houses.
For More Information on
the Dana-Thomas House, Visit:
www.dana-thomas.org.
Recorded February 22, 2005.
Aired the week of March 27, 2005. 1 hour.
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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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Celebrating Illinois Agriculture |
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From Springfield:
agriculture is one of Illinois' largest industries, accountable for
an estimated 1.5 million jobs. Every year, members of the
agriculture community gather in Springfield to showcase their
contributions to the state and discuss pending issues with lawmakers
during Illinois Ag Legislative Day.
Recorded March 15, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2005. 20 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Rep. Raymond Poe (R)
Candidate for Lieutenant
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From Springfield: we talk with
State Representative Raymond Poe, a Republican lawmaker from
Petersburg, Illinois, who is seeking the nomination for Lieutenant
Governor.
Recorded March 15, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2005. 6 minutes. |
Dr.
Malkin Goes to Washington
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From Washington, DC: medical
malpractice, access to healthcare, and medical reimbursement
payments are among the top issues on the legislative agenda of the
Chicago Medical Society's President-Elect, Dr. Steven Malkin.
He recently traveled to Capitol Hill to make his case with members
of the Illinois Congressional Delegation. We spoke with him
about these issues and followed him as he walked the halls of
Congress in an effort to talk with members about his concerns.
Recorded March 16, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2005. 10 minutes. |
Senate Judiciary Committee
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From Springfield: medical
malpractice reform was also on the legislative agenda in
Springfield. One bill backed by portions of the medical
community is Senate Bill 150. It was scheduled to be heard in
the Senate Judiciary Committee and was one of several issues brought
up during this hearing.
Recorded March 15, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Capitol Correspondent Profile:
Rich Miller
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From Springfield: media coverage
of state government is generally provided by a relatively small
group of reporters working in print, radio, and television.
Who are they? How do they cover state government? These
questions are examined in a new series we call "Capitol
Correspondent." In this installment, we hear from Rich Miller,
publisher of "Capitol Fax," a subscription-based service focusing on
policy and politics.
For more information on
Capitol Fax, visit:
www.capitolfax.com.
Recorded March 15, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2005. 8 minutes. |
Illinois Profile:
Sam Gove
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From Urbana: Contributing Editor,
Jim Nowlan, provides an "Illinois Profile" of legendary Political
Scientist, Sam Gove. Gove currently serves as Director
Emeritus of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the
University of Illinois. But he has studied, written, and
lectured on Illinois politics since the 1950s and known every major
Illinois political leader since Governor Adlai Stevenson.
Recorded March 16, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2005. 40 minutes. |
Long Term Debt in Public Pensions
and
Campaign 2006:
Potential Candidate for Illinois
Governor
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From the State Capitol:
Senator Bill Brady of Bloomington is the Senate Republicans
point-man on pension issues. In this one-on-one interview, he
discusses the growing unfunded debt in state pensions and
Republicans' reaction to the Governor's plan to alter the current
pension system. Sen. Brady also recently announced he is
considering running for Governor. We will hear why he is
considering a run and what he needs to know before making a final
determination.
Recorded March 10, 2005.
Aired the week of March 13, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Role and Duties of the Lieutenant
Governor
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From the State Capitol: a
conversation with Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn. The Lt. Gov. is in his third
year of a four-year term, but he has had an impact on Illinois
Government for several decades. In years past, he was a
primary architect of the restructuring of the legislature. He
also helped establish the Citizens' Utility Board, and he formerly
served as State Treasurer. We talk about his views on
government, the role of the Lt. Gov., and what his political future
may hold.
For more information on
topics discussed in this program, visit:
www.homefront.org
and
www.blackoutsolutions.org
Recorded March 9, 2005.
Aired the week of March 13, 2005. 30 minutes. |
Second Annual Legislative Latino
Caucus Conference
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From Chicago: a panel discussion
on the growing Hispanic population in Illinois and what impact
this immigration is having on public services and education.
This panel was held during the Second Annual meeting of the
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus.
Recorded December 10,
2004. Aired the week of March 13, 2005. 60 minutes. |
The Illinois Economy and State Budget
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From Springfield: Economists from the
University of Illinois Analyze Illinois' current economic conditions and
prospects for future growth. Also, Illinois Budget Director John Filan
discusses details behind Governor Blagojevich's proposed budget and plans
for changing the state's pension plan.
This program is underwritten
in part by the
Institute of Government and Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois and the
Center for State Policy and Leadership at the
University of Illinois at Springfield.
Recorded
March 1, 2005. Aired the week of March 6, 2005.
1 hour 10 minutes. |
Lobbying a New Political Regime
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From Springfield: Lobbyist Dan Burkhalter
of the Illinois Education Association talks about the strategies used when
new administrations come to power. This was part of a day-long seminar
on lobbying tactics held at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Recorded
December 3, 2004. Aired the week of March 6, 2005.
30 minutes. |
Senator Durbin's Role as Democratic
Whip
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From Springfield: The new Congress
which began in January brought Illinois more influence as Illinois Senator
Dick Durbin rose to become the Senate Democratic Whip. Senator Durbin
talks to us about the role and responsibilities of the Whip position and
what it means for Illinois.
Recorded
January 10, 2005. Aired the week of March 6, 2005.
10 minutes. |
U.S. Supreme Court: Separation of
Church and State
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From Washington, DC: the U.S. Supreme
Court heard arguments in a case questioning the proper balance between
Church and State. We hear reactions to the case from attorneys who
argued before the Court and from Northwestern University Law Students, who
were invited to see the case presented.
Recorded
March 3, 2005. Aired the week of March 6, 2005.
8 minutes. |
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Limiting Court Supervision for Bad
Drivers
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From the Press Briefing Room at the State
Capitol: Secretary of State Jesse White announces his intention to seek
new legislation that would stop drivers from having past violations removed
from their permanent records.
Recorded
February 24, 2005. Aired the week of February 27, 2005.
20 minutes. |
Illinois Congressional Profile:
Representative Bobby Rush
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From Washington, DC: our continuing coverage
of members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation. In this
installment, our one-on-one conversation with Congressman Bobby Rush who
represents Illinois' First Congressional District. Representative
Rush, who was once a member of the Black Panthers, discusses life before
Congress, education policy, and his attempts to pursue justice in the
murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American who was murdered
in Mississippi in August 1955.
Recorded
February 17, 2005. Aired the week of February 27, 2005.
15 minutes. |
Promoting Civility on Capitol Hill
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From Washington, DC: Illinois Congressman Tim Johnson announces the
formation of a "Civility Caucus" intended to reduce the level of animosity
between Republicans and Democrats in Congress. Representative Johnson
(R) is joined by New York Congressman Steven Israel (D). The two
Congressmen are supported in their efforts by two former House Leaders;
Former House Speaker Tom Foley (D) and Former House Republican Leader Bob
Michel (R) who hails from Peoria and represented Illinois' 18th
Congressional District.
Recorded
February 15, 2005. Aired the week of February 27, 2005.
25 minutes. |
Tours
of Old State Capitol & Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream.
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From Springfield:
Downtown Springfield actually holds two state
capitol buildings. One is the current home of state government. But
another building, known as the "Old State Capitol," once housed the entire
structure of state government. It was also in this building that Abraham
Lincoln and Stephen A Douglas began to develop their ambitions and merge
their futures. Just across from this building, Abraham Lincoln practiced
law for nine years. In this video tour, we hear the history of the
buildings and learn of the men and issues that led to Illinois being called,
"The Land of Lincoln."
Recorded
February 15, 2005. Aired the week of February 27, 2005.
60 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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Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Address
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From the State Capitol: Governor Rod
Blagojevich delivers his $53 Billion Budget Address, proposing some $43.5
Billion in spending for Operations and $9.4 Billion in Capital spending.
The Governor also calls for reforming state pensions, reforming Medicaid,
and centralizing spending on state
healthcare.
Speech
Transcript - PDF
 Speech
Transcript - HTML
Recorded
February 16, 2005. Aired the week of February 20, 2005.
60 minutes. |
Legislative Reaction to Governor's
Budget Address
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From
the State Capitol:
legislators react to the Governor's proposals, with support and
criticism coming from both sides of the aisle.
Recorded
February 16, 2005. Aired the week of February 20, 2005. |
Senate Republicans React to Budget
Address
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From the State Capitol: Senate
Republican leaders offer their analysis of the state's budget woes and why
they reject many of the Governor's proposals.
Recorded
February 16, 2005. Aired the week of February 20, 2005. |
Teachers Union Reacts to Budget
Address
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From the State Capitol: teachers
constitute a large segment of those covered by state pensions. The
President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers reacts to calls for
changing pension benefits for new hires.
Recorded
February 16, 2005. Aired the week of February 20, 2005. |
U.S. Senators Brief Illinois Citizens
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From Washington, DC: Senators Dick
Durbin and Barack Obama brief Illinois citizens and take their questions on
policy issues. These citizen briefings originated with Senator Paul
Simon and are held weekly when the U.S. Senate is in session.
Recorded
February 10, 2005. Aired the week of February 13, 2005.
35 minutes. |
Mid-Term Evaluation of the Blagojevich
Administration
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From
Springfield: Capitol Journalists give a review of the Blagojevich
Administration as it reaches the half-way mark of a four-year term.
We hear from Kevin McDermott, Capitol Bureau Chief for the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch; Bernie Schoenburg, political reporter and columnist for
the Springfield State Journal-Register; and Jim Nowlan, former
legislator and now Senior Fellow at the Institute of Government and
Public Affairs at the University of Illinois.
This program is
underwritten in part by the
Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois
and the
Center for State Policy and
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Recorded
January 26, 2005. Aired the week of February 13, 2005.
80 minutes. |
2005 State of the State Address
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Governor Rod Blagojevich delivers the annual State of the State Address.
This is the third time Governor Blagojevich has delivered this address,
which covers the Governor's assessment of past accomplishments and remaining
challenges facing Illinois. Immediately following the Governor's
remarks, legislators share their thoughts on the speech.
Speech
Transcript - PDF
Speech
Transcript - HTML
Recorded
February 3, 2005. Aired the week of February 6, 2005.
84 minutes. |
Lobbying Ethics: Where to Draw the
Line
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From
the University of Illinois at Springfield: all may be fair in love
and war, but when it comes to lobbying the legislature, regulations and
historical practices govern what is - and is not - considered ethical.
Cindi Canary, Executive Director of the Illinois Campaign for Political
Reform discusses the ethical issues involved in lobbying.
Recorded
December 3, 2004. Aired the week of February 6, 2005.
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Veterans Seek Obama's Help with
Veterans Affairs Bureaucracy
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From Springfield: U.S. Senator Barack
Obama meets with Illinois veterans to learn of their experiences in dealings
with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Senator Obama is a
member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
Recorded
January 22, 2005. Aired the week of January 30, 2005.
60 minutes. |
Illinois Congressional Profile:
Representative Melissa Bean
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From
Capitol Hill: our one-on-one conversation with Illinois
Congresswoman Melissa Bean. She talks about legislative priorities
for her first term, and as a Democrat, her reaction to President Bush's
legislative initiatives.
Recorded
January 25, 2005. Aired the week of January 30, 2005.
10 minutes. |
House Republicans' Legislative Agenda
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From
Springfield: State Representative Tom Cross is beginning his second
term as Leader of the Illinois House Republicans. From his office
at the Capitol, he tells us about his role as leader and what
Republicans' legislative priorities will be in the 94th General
Assembly.
Recorded January 26, 2005. Aired the week of January 30,
2005. 15 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Ron Gidwitz (R)
Candidate for
Governor |
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From
Springfield:
Former
businessman and former member of the State Board of Education Ron
Gidwitz eyes a run for Governor. The potential gubernatorial candidate
talks about his interests in seeking the office and what he needs to
know before making a final decision.
Recorded
January 26, 2005. Aired the week of January 30, 2005.
7 minutes. |
Impact of Racial Disparities on
Children
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From
the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University in Evanston:
a presentation on the impact of racial disparities on children.
We hear from Law Professor Dorothy Roberts, author of the book, The
Color of Child Welfare.
Recorded
November 30, 2004. Aired the week of January 30, 2005.
20 minutes. |
Impact of Hispanic Population Growth
on Education
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From Chicago: leaders in education and
the Illinois Latino community discuss the rapid growth of Illinois' Hispanic
population, its impact on schools, and the educational needs of Latino
children.
Recorded
December 10, 2004. Aired the week of January 23, 2005.
60 minutes. |
Prisoners of War and Media Coverage
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From
the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston:
a discussion by two men who at one time were Prisoners of War. One
was a POW in Vietnam, and the other, a POW during the current war in
Iraq. They discuss changes since Vietnam in the media's coverage
of wars and the soldiers who fight them.
Recorded
November 8, 2004. Aired the week of January 23, 2005.
60 minutes. |
House Speaker's Inaugural
Address and New Legislative Members
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: coverage of the opening session of the
94th General Assembly, in which legislators take the oath of office and
elect their leaders. We hear from Representative Michael Madigan (D),
reelected as House Speaker; Representative Aaron Schock (R), who at 23
is the youngest member of the legislature; and Senator Kwame Raoul (D),
selected to replace U.S. Senator Barack Obama in the State Senate.
Recorded
January 11 & 12, 2005. Aired the week of January 16, 2005.
35 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Rep. Ray LaHood (R)
Candidate for
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From the
State Capitol in Springfield: on the same day the General Assembly was
sworn-in to office, Republican Congressman Ray LaHood of Peoria made news
when he announced he is considering running for Governor of Illinois.
In this interview, Congressman LaHood talks about a possible campaign and
why he is considering running against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Recorded
January 12, 2005. Aired the week of January 16, 2005.
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Saving
Illinois Military Bases and Jobs
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From Illinois and Washington, DC: a special report on the Base Realignment and Closing
Commission. Better known as BRAC, this is the process by which
Congress closes "unneeded" military bases. At stake for Illinois are
four military bases, tens of thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars in
Illinois' economy. We talk with Illinois Congressional leaders and
find out what they are doing together to preserve Scott Air Force Base,
Springfield's 183rd Fighter Wing, Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing, and the Rock
Island Arsenal.
Aired the week of January 16, 2005. 75 minutes.
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underwritten in part by:
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Leadership Styles
of Former Presidents
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From
Springfield: Historian Richard Norton Smith,
Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, weighs
the role character played in the the leadership styles of various American
Presidents. Mr. Smith is a noted scholar in the American Presidency,
having run several of the Presidential Libraries in the country.
This program is underwritten
in part by the Institute of Government and
Public Affairs at the
University of Illinois and the Center for State Policy and
Leadership at the University of Illinois at
Springfield.
Recorded
December 13, 2004. Aired the week of January 9, 2005.
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Lobbying for State
Funding
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From the
University of Illinois at Springfield: Former State Representative and
Budget Negotiator Tom Ryder discusses how the state budget is formed and
shares his thoughts on how groups seeking state funding should approach
legislators to gain their funding goals.
Recorded
December 3, 2004. Aired the week of January 9, 2005.
60 minutes.
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Grassroots Lobbying
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From the University of Illinois at Springfield: a panel discussion of effective
grassroots lobbying techniques. This panel was part of a day-long
seminar entitled "The Third House," which refers to lobbyists playing such a
critical role in the legislative process...that they act as a so-called
"third house" of the legislature.
Recorded
December 3, 2004. Aired the week of January 2, 2005.
50 minutes.
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Intellectual
Property Rights
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From the John Marshall Law School in Chicago: a discussion of the Internet's impact on Intellectual
Property Rights with law professor Doris Long. Movies, music,
software, books, and artwork are all examples of creations protected by
Intellectual Property Rights. These intellectual products are all
major exports of the United States and are also easier to steal in an age of
computer networks. Professor Long is an international expert in the
area of intellectual trade.
Recorded
December 15, 2004. Aired the week of January 2, 2005.
30 minutes.
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Lessons Learned
Playing a Game
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From the 2004 Illinois Municipal League Annual
Conference: University of Illinois Women's Basketball Coach, Theresa Grentz, shares her insights gathered over years of teaching and coaching.
Coach Grentz is the sixth winningest coach in NCAA history.
Recorded
September 18. 2004. Aired the week of January 2, 2005.
40 minutes.
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