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December |
Broadcast Journalism and
Business Considerations |
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From the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern
University in Evanston:
former MSNBC President Richard Kaplan discusses balancing
journalism's ethics with business responsibilities. In this
speech, Mr. Kaplan discusses what he says is the need for commercial
broadcasters to gain ratings while still holding high journalistic
standards. Mr. Kaplan left MSNBC about three months after this
speech was delivered.
Recorded March 6,
2006. Aired the week of December 25, 2006. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
The Illinois State Historical
Society's Centennial Awards Dinner |
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From Chicago:
the Illinois State Historical Society holds its annual Centennial
Awards Dinner, which honors those organizations which have operated
continuously in Illinois for 100 years or more. Speaking at
the dinner and receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award is Astronaut
Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13. Following the dinner, we hear from some of those
whose organizations were honored, and we talk with Captain Lovell
about the space program and what he is now doing as a resident of
Northern Illinois.
Recorded October 13,
2006.
Aired the week of December 25, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Regulating Dietary Supplements |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Senator
Dick Durbin announces his four-year effort to increase oversight of
dietary supplements resulted in a legislative breakthrough.
Senator Durbin is joined at this press conference by Kevin Riggins,
whose 16-year-old son Sean died in 2002 after taking a supplement
containing Ephedra.
Recorded December 12,
2006. Aired the week of December 18, 2006. 25 minutes. |
 Genetics and Food
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Chicago:
the second program in the Illinois Humanities Council's year-long
series examining how the science of genetics is changing our world.
This presentation, entitled What Will We Eat, looks at how
genetics is revolutionizing the make-up and supply of food. We
also hear about the practical and ethical considerations involved in
genetics and food.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded October 28,
2006. Aired the week of December 18, 2006. 1 hour & 35
minutes. |
Illinois Economy and
Legislative Process |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Senator Steve Rauschenberger, who
leaves the Illinois legislature in January after serving 14 years in
the Senate. For eight of those years, Senator Rauschenberger
served as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. We speak
with him about the Illinois economy, the budget process, and the
insights he learned during his one-year term as President of the
National Conference of State Legislatures.
Recorded November 29,
2006. Aired the week of December 11, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Prevention and Detection of
Kidney Disease
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Springfield:
Willa Lang, Executive Director of the National Kidney Foundation of
Illinois, discusses the development of the first Kidney Mobile in
the nation. She also talks about the cost of undetected kidney
disease to patients and the healthcare system.
Click here for more information on the
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
Recorded November 29,
2006.
Aired the week of December 11, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Policy Implications of the
2006 Election Results |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago:
a panel discusses what impact the recent election may have on
Illinois public policy. In January, the Democratic party will
hold all six statewide offices and control both chambers of the
Illinois legislature. We hear the views of reporters, civic
leaders, and political scientists on whether this will result in
significant policy changes within state government.
Recorded December 5,
2006.
Aired the week of December 11, 2006. 1 hour & 10 minutes. |
State of Illinois' Economic
Health |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with State Comptroller Dan Hynes.
Comptroller Hynes discusses the state's backlog of bills and why he
feels the state is operating with a $3 billion debt, while others
say the budget is balanced. He also talks about problems
plaguing the state's taxing structure that have led some to say the
state is now operating with a "structural deficit."
Recorded November 29,
2006. Aired the week of December 4, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Illinois' Pension Debt and Tax
Structure |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Economist Ralph Martire discusses his recent study which examined
the growing debt of the state's pension systems and why he says the
state needs to restructure its taxing system to meet the growth in
the cost of state government.
Recorded November 28,
2006.
Aired the week of December 4, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Commercial Media's Political
Coverage |
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one interview with
Cindi Canary, Executive Director of the Illinois Campaign for
Political Reform. She discusses the findings of a study which
examined the amount of time television newscasts dedicated to
covering the recent election.
Recorded November 21,
2006.
Aired the week of December 4, 2006. 13 minutes. |
U.S. House Majority Leader
Visits Illinois Capitol |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
the incoming Majority Leader of
the U.S. House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer, paid a surprise
visit to the Illinois Capitol. In this one-on-one interview,
we hear why he was in Springfield and what changes in how Congress
operates are planned when the Democrats take control in January.
Recorded November 28,
2006.
Aired the week of December 4, 2006. 5 minutes. |
The Crisis of Wrongful
Conviction |
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From the University of Illinois at Springfield:
Peter Neufeld, co-founder of the National Innocence Project,
discusses his organization's ongoing efforts to gain freedom for
those wrongfully convicted of crimes. This organization's
efforts led to former Governor George Ryan's moratorium on the use
of the death penalty in Illinois, after it was shown that a number
of those on Illinois' Death Row were innocent.
Recorded November 28,
2006.
Aired the week of December 4, 2006. 1 hour. |
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November |
Impact of U.S. Attorney
Patrick Fitzgerald on Illinois Government |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago:
Former Senator Peter Fitzgerald discusses his having Patrick
Fitzgerald appointed as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of
Illinois. At the time the appointment was made, many were
critical of Senator Fitzgerald for having an attorney appointed from
outside Illinois. Since his appointment, Patrick Fitzgerald
has engaged in a number of high-profile investigations and
indictments of Illinois political figures, including former Governor
George Ryan.
Recorded November 9,
2006. Aired the week of November 27, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Inaugural of Southern Illinois
University President Glenn Poshard |
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From Southern Illinois University in Carbondale:
the inaugural address delivered by Glenn Poshard on his swearing-in
as President of Southern Illinois University. Prior to this
post, Glenn Poshard served in the Illinois legislature, U.S.
Congress, and was the 1998 Democratic Candidate for Governor.
Since then, Dr. Poshard has served in several high-ranking posts
with Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Click here to read the text of Dr. Poshard's address.
Recorded September 28,
2006. Aired the week of November 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Motorola Excellence in Public
Service Award |
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From Chicago:
the 15th Annual Motorola
Excellence in Public Service Award Luncheon. Each year, this
award recognizes a non-elected public official whose leadership has
greatly contributed to Chicago or the state of Illinois. This
year's recipient is Lori Healey, Commissioner of the City of
Chicago's Department of Planning and Development.
Recorded October 11,
2006.
Aired the week of November 27, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Legislative Agenda |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Senate
Majority Leader Emil Jones talks with reporters about the
agenda for the legislature's Fall Veto Session. Among the
topics, Senator Jones discusses his opposition to extending the
price freeze on electric rates.
Recorded November 14,
2006. Aired the week of November 20, 2006. 5 minutes. |
Implications of Extending the
Electric Rate Freeze |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Scott Cisel, President of Ameren Illinois,
explains the impact on Ameren should the
ten-year-old electric rate freeze be extended and notes Moody's has
already downgraded Ameren's credit worthiness.
Recorded November 14,
2006.
Aired the week of November 20, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Genetics, Science, and the
Impact on Society
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Chicago:
Genetics research is leading to new developments in medicine & food
production, and it has the potential to expand the lifespan of
humans. As the first in a year-long series organized by the
Illinois Humanities Council and covered by the Illinois Channel,
this program examines the impact of genetics on mankind and seeks to
answer, "Why Should We Care About Genetics?"
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of November 20, 2006. 1 hour & 25 minutes. |
Review of the General Election
Results |
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From the Sangamo Club in Springfield:
former
Governor Jim Edgar and Political Scientists from the University of
Illinois review the results of the recent election and discuss the
results' impact on Illinois politics.
This program is underwritten in part by
the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the
Institute of Government & Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Recorded November 10,
2006. Aired the week of November 13, 2006. 1 hour & 10 minutes. |
Medical Malpractice Reform
After One Year |
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From Chicago:
a review of the impact of the Medical Malpractice Reform Bill one
year after it went into effect. We hear from two leaders who
were on either side of the Bill's passage: Ed Murnane, President of
the Illinois Civil Justice League, who favored Medical Malpractice
Reform; and Keith Hebeisen, Past President of the Illinois Trial
Lawyers Association, who opposed the Bill's passage.
Recorded September 29,
2006.
Aired the week of November 13, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Finances and Future of
Illinois' Healthcare System |
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From Springfield:
Senator Dale Righter; Barry Maram, Director of the Department of
Healthcare and Family Service; and Kenneth Robbins, President of
Illinois Hospital Association, discuss whether or not Illinois'
healthcare system is facing a funding crisis and what can be done to
address the strains on our healthcare system.
This program is underwritten in part by
the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the
Institute of Government & Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Recorded October 12,
2006. Aired the week of November 6, 2006. 1 hour. |
Open Meetings Act in the
Electronic Age |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
a panel discussion on the "Open
Meetings Act in the Electronics Age." Under the Open Meetings
Act, a gathering of a majority of a City Board constitutes a public
meeting. But does the sharing of email or the use of other
technology violate the Open Meetings Act? That is the issue at
hand in this panel discussion of city officials and legal experts
who attended the Illinois Municipal League's Annual Conference.
Recorded September 29,
2006.
Aired the week of November 6, 2006. 1 hour. |
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October |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Alexi Giannoulias (D)
Candidate for State Treasurer |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
Alexi Giannoulias, Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer,
discusses his banking background and offers his views into the role
of State Treasurer and how he would approach the position.
Recorded September 29,
2006. Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 5 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Senator Christine Radogno (R)
Candidate for State Treasurer |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
Senator Christine Radogno, Republican Candidate for State Treasurer,
tells those gathered at the Illinois Municipal League Annual
Conference how her experience as a State Senator will allow her to
easily transition into the role of State Treasurer.
Recorded September 30,
2006.
Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 5 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Jeff Richey (R)
Candidate for 49th Senate
District |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Jeff Richey, Republican Candidate for
the 49th District of the Illinois Senate.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Steve Haring (R)
Candidate for 71st House
District |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Steve
Haring, Republican Candidate for the 71st District of the Illinois
House of Representatives.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Dick Cain (R)
Candidate for the 101st House
District |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Dick Cain, Republican Candidate for
the 101st District of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Peter Gutzmer (D) & Matt Murphy
(R)
Candidates for 27th Senate
District |
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From Chicago:
Jeff Berkowitz, host of "Public Affairs," interviews the candidates
running in the 27th Senate District of Illinois.
Democrat
Peter Gutzmer and Republican Matt Murphy explain their positions as they run to replace
retiring Republican Senator Wendell E. Jones.
Recorded September 17, 2006.
Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Phil Hare (D) & Andrea Zinga (R)
Candidates for 17th
Congressional District |
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From Western Illinois University in Macomb:
a portion of a debate between Democrat Phil Hare and Republican
Andrea Zinga, candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in
Illinois' 17th District. This district is currently
represented by Congressman Lane Evans, who is retiring due to health
concerns.
Recorded October 4,
2006.
Aired the week of October 30, 2006. 50 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka (R)
Candidate for Governor |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, Republican Candidate for
Governor,
tells Illinois mayors how she will work
with cities as Governor and shares her approach to ensuring high
ethical standards in the office of the Governor.
Recorded September 30,
2006. Aired the week of October 23, 2006. 15 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Secretary of State Jesse White
(D)
Candidate for Re-Election |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
Secretary of State Jesse White, Democratic Candidate for
Re-Election, tells the Municipal League what he has accomplished in
office and what he hopes to improve if re-elected.
Recorded September 29,
2006.
Aired the week of October 23, 2006. 15 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Senator Dan Rutherford (R)
Candidate for Secretary of
State |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
Senator Dan Rutherford, Republican Candidate for Secretary of State,
discusses how he will integrate technology and an attitude of
customer service into the office of Secretary of State if elected.
Recorded September 30,
2006.
Aired the week of October 23, 2006. 9 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D)
Candidate for Re-Election |
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one interview with Illinois
Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Candidate for Re-Election.
Attorney General Madigan discusses her first-term policy
achievements and her policy priorities for a second term.
Recorded September 29,
2006.
Aired the week of October 23, 2006. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Sen. Terry Link (D) & Chuck Fitzgerald (R)
Candidates for 30th Senate
District |
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From Harper College in Palatine:
we discuss policy positions with the candidates running for the 30th
Senate District in Illinois. We hear from Democratic incumbent
Senator Terry Link and his Republican challenger Chuck Fitzgerald.
Recorded October 4,
2006.
Aired the week of October 23, 2006. 30 minutes. |
ABOUT ILLINOIS:
The Rend Lake Area
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Rend Lake Region in Southern Illinois:
our "About Illinois" series continues as we visit Rend Lake, the
Rend Lake Resort & Conference Center, and the Rend Lake Golf Course.
We showcase how this growing tourism mecca is playing a key role in
helping to diversify the Southern Illinois economy.
Recorded Summer
2006.
Aired the week of October 23, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Implications of Extending the
Electric Rate Freeze:
Consumers Organized for
Reliable Electricity (CORE) |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
we begin our coverage of the electric rate freeze issue at the State
Capitol where a group known as CORE, Consumers Organized for
Reliable Electricity, tells members of the press why freezing
electric rates would harm consumers.
Recorded October 9,
2006. Aired the week of October 16, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Implications of Extending the
Electric Rate Freeze:
Citizens Utility Board (CUB) |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and members of CUB, the Citizens Utility
Board, make the case why they think the state should continue to
freeze electric rates.
Recorded October 9,
2006.
Aired the week of October 16, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Implications of Extending the
Electric Rate Freeze:
House Committee on Electric
Utility Oversight |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
a portion of a hearing held by the House Committee on Electric
Utility Oversight. The Committee met to consider the issues
involved in extending the ten-year-old electric rate freeze that is
scheduled to expire at the end of 2006. During this portion of
the hearing, legislative members question Frank Clark, Chairman of
ComEd, and members of his management team about the impact of a rate
freeze extension on ComEd and its customers.
Recorded October 9,
2006.
Aired the week of October 16, 2006. 1 hour and 5 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Laurel Bault (D)
Candidate for 43rd House
District |
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From Harper College in Palatine:
our one-on-one interview with
Laurel Bault, Democratic Candidate for the 43rd District of the
Illinois House of Representatives.
Recorded October 4,
2006.
Aired the week of October 16, 2006. 9 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Greg Tuite (D)
Candidate for 69th House
District |
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From Harper College in Palatine:
our one-on-one interview with
Greg Tuite, Democratic Candidate for the 69th District of the
Illinois House of Representatives.
Recorded October 4,
2006.
Aired the week of October 16, 2006. 12 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Gubernatorial Debate |
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From Millikin University in Decatur:
a debate between Governor Rod Blagojevich and his Republican
opponent, State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. This debate was
organized by the Illinois Radio Network, which broadcast the debate
as a live radio program on the night of the event. The
Journalists questioning the candidates are Jim Anderson, News
Director of the Illinois Radio Network, and Craig Dellimore,
Political Editor of WBBM Radio, Chicago.
Recorded October 2,
2006. Aired the week of October 9, 2006. 50 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Post-Gubernatorial Debate
Press Conference |
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From Millikin University in Decatur:
following the debate, Governor Blagojevich, Treasurer Topinka, and
Green Party Candidate Rich Whitney, who was not invited to
participate in the actual debate, were interviewed separately by
journalists.
Recorded October 2,
2006.
Aired the week of October 9, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Foley Incident and Oversight
of the Congressional Intern Program |
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From Capitol Hill in Washington, DC:
House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Congressman John Shimkus discuss
details concerning a scandal of an alleged sexual nature between a
male Congressman and a male Congressional Intern. Speaker
Hastert and Congressman Shimkus, who has oversight of the
Congressional Intern program, discuss details of these events, when
they learned of them, and oversight of the program.
Recorded October 2,
2006.
Aired the week of October 9, 2006. 5 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Danny Stover (D)
Candidate for 19th
Congressional District |
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From Chicago:
Danny Stover, the Democratic Candidate running against Congressman
John Shimkus in the 19th Congressional District race, gives his
reaction to the Foley/Congressional Page scandal and discusses other
policy positions in his race for Congress.
Recorded September 30,
2006.
Aired the week of October 9, 2006. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Mike Noland (D)
Candidate for 22nd Senate
District |
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From Harper College in Palatine:
our one-on-one interview with
Mike Noland, Democratic Candidate for the 22nd District of the
Illinois Senate.
Recorded October 4,
2006.
Aired the week of October 9, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Proposals for a More Efficient
& Representative Government |
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From Chicago: at a
luncheon hosted by the City Club of Chicago, Greg Baise, President
of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, says Illinois government
is partly to blame for the loss of 25% of the state's manufacturing
jobs in the last five years. During his speech and the
following questions from the audience, Mr. Baise suggests that the
Illinois House of Representatives should return to three member
districts and that many layers of government within the state should
be eliminated.
Recorded September 19,
2006. Aired the week of October 2, 2006. 45 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Judge Steve McGlynn (R)
Candidate for 5th District
Appellate Court |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with Judge Steve McGlynn, Republican
Candidate for Illinois' 5th District Appellate Court, which
encompasses the Metro East area and Southern Illinois.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of October 2, 2006. 35 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Judge Bruce Stewart (D)
Candidate for 5th District
Appellate Court |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with Judge Bruce Stewart, Democratic
Candidate for Illinois' 5th District Appellate Court, which
encompasses the Metro East area and Southern Illinois.
Recorded September 26,
2006.
Aired the week of October 2, 2006. 35 minutes. |
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September |
Funding Status of State and
Local Pensions |
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From Springfield:
the U.S. House of Representatives holds a hearing at the Illinois
State Capitol to discuss the financial status of publicly funded
pensions. Among those testifying are Economist J. Fred Giertz
of the University of Illinois and Illinois State Budget Director
John Filan.
Recorded August 30,
2006. Aired the week of September 25, 2006. 1 hour & 15 minutes. |
The Legal Boundaries of Civil
Service Jobs & Patronage Appointments |
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From Springfield:
Attorney Mary Lee Leahy, who argued the case of Rutan v. the
Republican Party of Illinois before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1990,
discusses the employment rights of state government workers and how
Rutan applies today.
This program is underwritten in part by
the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the
Institute of Government & Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Recorded September 19,
2006.
Aired the week of September 25, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Energy Policy and the
Congressional Agenda |
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From the City Club of Chicago:
Senator Dick Durbin discusses U.S. energy policy & the Congressional
agenda and
answers questions from the audience on a
variety of Federal policy issues.
Recorded August 31,
2006. Aired the week of September 18, 2006. 50 minutes. |
Adlai E. Stevenson III Recalls
His Father's Legacy
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
former Senator Adlai Stevenson III recalls the legacy of his father,
Governor Adlai Stevenson II. This address was
delivered as part of a day-long event reviewing the leadership of
Governor Stevenson, who twice ran as the Democratic Party's
Presidential Nominee and later served as America's U.N. Ambassador.
Recorded November 5,
2005.
Aired the week of September 18, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Experiences as a WWII P.O.W. in
Germany
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Springfield:
a special story of service and sacrifice. Chicagoan Dick
Lockhart recounts his experiences in World War II as a member of the
Army's 106th Infantry Division. In December 1944, during the
German counter-offensive known as the Battle of the Bulge, Dick
Lockhart was taken prisoner and spent four months as a Prisoner of
War, surviving in-part on "grass soup."
Recorded August 31, 2006.
Aired the week of September 18, 2006. 35 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
8th Congressional District
Debate |
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From Hoffman Estates:
a debate between the candidates running for U.S. Congress in
Illinois' 8th Congressional District. The candidates are
Incumbent Congresswoman Melissa Bean (D), David McSweeney (R), and
Bill Scheurer (Moderate Party). This event was organized by
the Northwest Suburban Alliance for Commerce and Industry.
Recorded August 24,
2006. Aired the week of September 11, 2006. 1 hour. |
Policy Initiatives to Benefit
the Disabled |
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From Peoria: State Representatives and advocates for the
disabled discuss their efforts to raise awareness of the issues
faced by those with disabilities and some of their policy
initiatives that might be offered in the state legislature.
Recorded August 16, 2006.
Aired the week of September 11, 2006. 40 minutes. |
ABOUT ILLINOIS:
Cache River State Natural Area
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Cache River State Natural Area in Belknap, Illinois:
we continue our About Illinois series with a look at the Cache River
State Natural Area in Belknap, Illinois.
Recorded Summer 2006.
Aired the week of September 11, 2006. 20 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Rich Whitney, Candidate for
Governor (Green Party) |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Rich Whitney
of the Green Party.
The 2006 election marks the first time in Illinois history the Green
Party will have a candidate for Governor on the November ballot.
Recorded August 31,
2006. Aired the week of September 4, 2006. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Stewart Umholtz, Candidate for
Attorney General (R) |
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From Springfield: our one-on-one interview with Stewart
Umholtz, Republican Candidate for Attorney General. Mr.
Umholtz's opponent is Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who is seeking
a second term.
Recorded August 30, 2006.
Aired the week of September 4, 2006. 30 minutes. |
The Looming Crisis in
Medicare, Social Security, and the Budget
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Union League Club of Chicago: David Walker,
Comptroller General of the United States, and Robert Bixby,
Executive Director of the Concord Coalition, discuss the looming
funding crisis in the Federal Budget. We hear details on how
the unfunded obligations in Medicare and Social Security threaten to
overwhelm the government's ability to meet those obligations and
fund other functions of government.
Recorded August 24, 2006.
Aired the week of September 4, 2006. 1 hour. |
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August |
CAMPAIGN 2006
Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka's
Budget Plan |
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From Elmhurst, Illinois:
State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, Republican Candidate for
Governor, releases details of her plan to increase educational
spending by $8 billion over the next four years, hire more
corrections officers, and fully fund the state's pension
obligations. To view a copy of
this budget plan,
click
here.
Recorded August 23,
2006. Aired the week of August 28, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Proposed Solutions to High
Fuel Prices |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: House Republican
Leader Tom Cross is joined by other Representatives in offering
the House Republicans' solutions to
higher fuel costs, including a call for a Special Session of the
legislature to cut the state's sales tax on gasoline.
To view a copy of the House Republican
Motor Fuel Task Force Executive Report,
click here.
Recorded August 23, 2006.
Aired the week of August 28, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Lessons Learned Providing
Medical Care to Hurricane Katrina Victims |
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From Carle Clinic in Urbana: Dr. James Gregory tells us of
the lessons learned by the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team
(IMERT) in treating victims of Hurricane Katrina last year and what
we need to do now to be better prepared for another major medical
emergency.
Recorded August 22, 2006.
Aired the week of August 28, 2006. 45 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006
Illinois State Fair: Governor's Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in
Springfield:
Democratic candidates for office and current office-holders speak at
Governor's Day. We hear from Governor Rod Blagojevich and
other candidates seeking statewide office, as well as some members
of Illinois' Congressional delegation.
Recorded August 16,
2006.
Aired the week of August 21, 2006. 1 hour. |
CAMPAIGN 2006
Illinois State Fair: Republican Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in Springfield: led by
Gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka, Republican candidates for
office and current office-holders address issues in the upcoming
election to a crowd gathered for Republican Day at the State Fair.
Recorded August 17, 2006.
Aired the week of August 21, 2006. 1 hour. |
Working With Governor Adlai
Stevenson II |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in
Springfield:
a retrospective of Governor Adlai Stevenson. Governor
Stevenson is recalled by family members and those who worked with
him. This program, moderated by Richard Norton Smith, was part
of the Inaugural Governor's Conference held at the Presidential
Library.
Recorded November 5,
2005.
Aired the week of August 14, 2006. 1 hour & 10 minutes. |
ABOUT ILLINOIS:
Abraham Lincoln's Home and
Neighborhood
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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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 August 14, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Regional Perspective on the
Illinois Economy |
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From the Governor's Mansion in
Springfield:
an encore presentation of our interview with
James Roolf, President of the Joliet Banking Center, who shares his
insights into how the Illinois economy is doing in Will County and
what actions state government and Illinois businesses can take to
improve the Illinois business climate. This was taped at a
day-long Economic Summit hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Jobs,
Growth & Prosperity.
RRecorded May 24, 2006.
Re-aired the week of August 14, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Senator Barack Obama on
Fighting in the Middle East |
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From Chicago:
Senator Barack Obama, a member of the U.S. Senate's Foreign
Relations Committee, talks with Jeff Berkowitz about events in the
Middle East and what actions America should consider in the wake of
hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Recorded July 22, 2006.
Aired the week of August 7, 2006. 5 minutes. |
Economic Activity in the St.
Louis Region |
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From the Governor's Mansion in
Springfield:
Christopher Wheeler, Regional Economist with the St. Louis Federal
Reserve, shares data showing regional economic activity in the St.
Louis metro area, including Madison & St. Clair Counties in
Illinois. This lecture was part of a day-long Economic Summit
hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Jobs, Growth & Prosperity.
Recorded May 24, 2006.
Aired the week of August 7, 2006. 35 minutes. |
ABOUT ILLINOIS:
The Illinois Artisans Program
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Whittington, Illinois:
the first segment of our "About Illinois" series. We hear
about the Illinois Artisans Program and visit the Southern Illinois
Artisans Shop, one of four run by the state, displaying the varied
creations of Illinois artists and craftsmen.
Recorded Summer 2006.
Aired the week of August 7, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Doris Kearns Goodwin:
Historian & Author
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
an encore presentation of
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussing her book, "Team of
Rivals," which chronicles the political infighting in the Lincoln
Administration. Ms. Goodwin also discusses the telling of
American history through biographies. Ms. Goodwin is
interviewed by State Historian Tom Schwartz.
Recorded February 11, 2006.
Re-aired the week of August 7, 2006. 1 hour and 5 minutes. |
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FutureGen's Potential Impact
on the State of Illinois |
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From Washington, DC:
the Illinois Channel's overview of the FutureGen clean coal
project. We hear from U.S.
Energy officials on FutureGen's promise to provide environmentally
friendly coal use. Our coverage then shifts to the
announcement of the four finalists in the project's location, and
lastly, we hear from Congressman Tim Johnson on the regional impact
should Central Illinois ultimately be where FutureGen is
constructed.
Recorded July 2006.
Aired the week of July 31, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Senator Obama Tours New
Orleans' Katrina Damage |
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From New Orleans, LA:
as the first anniversary
of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Senator Barack Obama tours the
lasting destruction of the hurricane and meets with local New
Orleans business owners. This report comes to us courtesy of
WGNO-TV.
Recorded July 2006.
Aired the week of July 31, 2006. 5 minutes. |
Economic
Future of Illinois' Horse Industry
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream |
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From Springfield:
leading members of the Illinois horse breeders and racing interests
discuss why they say the Illinois horse racing industry is facing a
crisis. They also discuss recently passed legislation that
requires casinos to pay into a Horse Racing Trust Fund, legislation
that is now being challenged in the courts.
Recorded July 25, 2006.
Aired the week of July 31, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Journalism Ethics |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Urbana: legal experts discuss the ethics of
journalism. We hear discussions on print ethics, broadcast
ethics, and other issues facing journalists as technology quickens
the pace of reporting. This program is courtesy of the
University of Illinois College of Law and WCIA-TV.
Recorded Spring 2006.
Aired the week of July 31, 2006. 30 minutes. |
John Cruickshank:
Publisher & COO of the Chicago
Sun-Times |
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From Chicago: John
Cruickshank, Publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, discusses the
challenges facing newspapers in an era of the Internet.
Recorded March 20, 2006.
Aired the week of July 31, 2006. 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Treas. Judy Baar Topinka (R)
Gubernatorial Campaign
Fundraising Event |
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From Fairview Heights, Illinois:
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Judy Baar Topinka holds a
fundraising event where United States Senator John McCain endorses
her and speaks on events taking place in the Middle East and North
Korea.
Recorded July 15, 2006.
Aired the week of July 24, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Blagojevich Administration's
Policy Initiatives |
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From Chicago: Jeff
Berkowitz, host of the program "Public Affairs," interviews Deputy
Governor Bradley Tusk on the Blagojevich Administration's policies
and priorities.
Recorded June 25, 2006.
Aired the week of July 24, 2006. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Sen. Dan Rutherford (R)
Proposals to Improve Secretary
of State Services |
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From Springfield: Senator Dan
Rutherford, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, announces
his plans to use technology to add efficiencies and improve drivers'
services at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Recorded July 18, 2006.
Aired the week of July 24, 2006. 25 minutes. |
2006 Illinois Gubernatorial
and Congressional Races |
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From Washington, DC:
Cook Political Report Gubernatorial Analyst Jennifer Duffy and
Congressional Analyst Amy Walter review the Illinois Gubernatorial
race and three of Illinois' Congressional races: the 6th, where
Tammy Duckworth faces Sen. Peter Roskam; the 8th, where Rep. Melissa
Bean faces Dave McSweeney; and the 17th, an open seat where Phil
Hare replaced Congressman Lane Evans as the Democratic candidate.
He faces Andrea Zinga. We hear how these races factor into the
battle over which party controls Congress in 2007.
Recorded July 18, 2006.
Aired the week of July 24, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Blagojevich Administration's
Economic Policies |
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From Chicago:
Jack Lavin, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity, discusses the Blagojevich Administration's
approach to developing the Illinois economy.
Recorded June 22, 2006.
Aired the week of July 17, 2006. 45 minutes. |
The Future of Illinois Coal
and the Environment |
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From Springfield: a
discussion of new technologies in the coal industry that may lead to
a resurgence in the Illinois coal economy. Among the issues
discussed are what constitutes "clean coal" and whether this can
meet the government's clean air standards.
Recorded November 10,
2005.
Aired the week of July 17, 2006. 1 hour. |
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D)
& Barack Obama (D) Brief Illinois Citizens Visiting Capitol Hill |
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From Washington, DC:
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin & Barack Obama hold their weekly
meeting with Illinois citizens visiting Washington, DC. The
Senators discuss a variety of pending issues before Congress and
take questions from the audience. This briefing was recorded
just before the U.S. Senate began its 4th of July Recess.
Recorded June 29, 2006.
Aired the week of July 10, 2006. 35 minutes. |
The Effect of Education on
Illinois Businesses |
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From the Governor's Mansion in
Springfield: Jeff Mays, President of the Illinois Business
Roundtable, discusses Illinois' ability to remain economically
competitive and whether our state's educational standards are
undermining Illinois businesses as in their effort to compete with
firms overseas. This presentation was part of a day-long Economic
Summit hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Jobs, Growth &
Prosperity.
Recorded May 24, 2006.
Aired the week of July 10, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Reflections on Meeting 11 U.S.
Presidents |
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From the Sangamo Club in
Springfield: Lobbyist William Perkins shares insights and
personal photos from his unique experience of having met 11 American
Presidents, beginning with Franklin Roosevelt and ending with Bill
Clinton.
Recorded April 3, 2006.
Aired the week of July 10, 2006. 1 hour. |
Illinois Supreme Court Justice
Mary Ann McMorrow:
Reflections on an Historic
Legal Career |
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one conversation with retiring Supreme Court Justice Mary
Ann McMorrow. Justice McMorrow established a number of
"firsts" within her career: she was the first woman to prosecute
felonies in Cook County, the first elected to the Illinois Supreme
Court, the first woman to serve as Chief Justice, and the first
woman in Illinois history to lead one of the three branches of state
government. We speak with her about her historic career, the courts
in Illinois, and the evolving role of women in the legal profession.
Recorded June 27, 2006.
Aired the week of July 3, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Wiretapping, Terrorism, and
Private Lives |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Urbana: a discussion on the balance between
fighting terrorism and maintaining Civil Liberties. This
program is courtesy of the University of Illinois College of Law and
WCIA-TV.
Recorded Spring 2006.
Aired the week of July 3, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Wineries and Tourism in
Southern Illinois |
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From the Rend Lake Resort and
Conference Center in Whittington, Illinois:
State Representatives Kurt Granberg and
Brandon Phelps discuss their recent hearings with Southern Illinois
winery owners. The Representatives discuss the growth of the
wine industry in Southern Illinois and other ideas under development
which may increase tourism in the region.
Recorded June 21, 2006.
Aired the week of July 3, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Assessing the Chicagoland
Economy |
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From the Governor's Mansion in Springfield:
William Testa, Vice President & Director of Regional Programs for
the Federal Reserve Bank, discusses the health of the Chicagoland
economy. Mr. Testa made his remarks before a gathering of
business leaders attending a day-long Economic Summit hosted by the
Illinois Coalition for Jobs, Growth & Prosperity.
Recorded May 24, 2006.
Aired the week of July 3, 2006. 40 minutes. |
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Illinois Jobs |
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From the Governor's Mansion in Springfield:
University of Illinois Economist Fred Giertz shares his data into
recent trends in job creation in Illinois. This discussion was
part of a day-long Economic Summit hosted by the Illinois Coalition
for Jobs, Growth & Prosperity.
Recorded May 24, 2006.
Aired the week of June 26, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Business Conditions in
Illinois |
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From the Governor's Mansion in
Springfield: following Professor Giertz's
presentation, John Lewis of Northern Illinois University discussed
the cost of doing business in Illinois.
Recorded May 24, 2006.
Aired the week of June 26, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Caring for the Aging |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Urbana: a look at three issues affecting
caring for the aging. We hear about the cost and planning
needed to secure long-term care, the impact of Medicare Part D, the
new federal entitlement for pharmaceutical drugs, and pension
insecurity. This program is courtesy of the University of
Illinois College of Law and WCIA-TV.
Recorded Spring 2006.
Aired the week of June 26, 2006. 30 minutes. |
The Public & Private Lives of
Dwight & Mamie Eisenhower
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in
Springfield: Susan
Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight & Mamie Eisenhower,
discusses the sacrifices made by her grandmother in support of Ike's
military and Presidential careers.
This panel was part of a day-long
conference kicking off the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's new
temporary exhibit, "Mrs. President: From Martha to Laura,"
which runs through October 29, 2006.
Click here for more information.
Recorded May 11, 2006.
Aired the week of June 26, 2006. 45 minutes. |
The Economics of Immigration |
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From Chicago:
Jeff Berkowitz, Producer of Public Affairs, discusses the
economics of legal and illegal immigration. His guests are
economists Dr. Barry Chiswick, of the University of Illinois at
Chicago and Dr. Hoyt Bleakley, of the University of Chicago.
Recorded May 16, 2006.
Aired the week of June 19, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Former New York City Mayor
Rudy Giuliani on Immigration and a Potential Presidential Run |
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From Chicago: former New York
City Mayor Rudy Giuliani responds to questions on immigration
and his possible presidential run in 2008. He spoke at a
fundraising event for David McSweeney, Republican Candidate for
Illinois' 8th Congressional District Seat.
Recorded June 7, 2006.
Aired the week of June 19, 2006. 5 minutes. |
Midwest High Speed Rail
Initiative |
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From the 2005 Illinois Municipal League Conference in
Chicago: a panel discusses
the problems and potential advantages to Illinois if a high-speed
passenger rail system was developed between St. Louis and Chicago.
Recorded September 24,
2005.
Aired the week of June 19, 2006. 1 hour and 20 minutes. |
Questions Concerning State
Hiring Practices |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Senator Bill Brady meets with reporters to explain why he wants the
Attorney General to investigate the Blagojevich Administration's
approach to filling state jobs. Some media reports allege the
administration engaged in hiring practices that violated civil
service rules.
Recorded June 1, 2006.
Aired the week of June 12, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Judges and the Judicial
Process |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Urbana:
a discussion of several issues relating to judges, including what
makes for a good judge and whether Illinois should continue to elect
judges to the state Supreme Court. This program is one in a
series entitled, "Illinois Law," which is produced jointly by the
University of Illinois College of Law and WCIA-TV.
Recorded Spring 2006.
Aired the week of June 12, 2006. 25 minutes. |
America's First Ladies:
Blending Politics with Social
Etiquette
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield:
a
panel of Social Secretaries from the Johnson, Ford, and the first
Bush administrations discuss what goes into planning White House
functions for Heads of State and share some interesting behind the
scenes stories. This panel was part of a day-long conference
kicking off the Museum's new temporary exhibit, "Mrs. President:
From Martha to Laura," which runs through October
29, 2006.
Click here for more information.
Recorded May 11,
2006.
Aired the week of June 12, 2006. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) &
State Treas. Judy Baar Topinka (R) |
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From Chicago:
in his final appearance as the host of City Desk, Journalist
Dick Kay moderates the first Gubernatorial Debate between Governor
Rod Blagojevich (D) and the Republican Nominee, State Treasurer Judy
Baar Topinka. This program comes to us courtesy of NBC 5
Chicago.
Recorded May 26,
2006. Aired the week of June 5, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Political and Legislative
Leadership in Illinois |
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From Southern Illinois University in
Carbondale:
House Republican Leader Tom Cross discusses bills, budgets, and the
legislative process in Illinois from his perspective as one of the
state's four legislative leaders.
Recorded April 24, 2006.
Aired the week of June 5, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Jobs and Personal Income
Trends in Illinois |
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From the Governor's Mansion in Springfield:
Economist Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center for Tax
and Budget Accountability, presents his research into job growth and
trends in personal income in Illinois. This presentation was
part of a day-long Economic Summit sponsored by the Illinois
Coalition for Jobs, Growth and Prosperity.
Recorded May 24,
2006.
Aired the week of June 5, 2006. 30 minutes. |
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Applying Alternative-Energy
Tax Credits to Liquid Fuel Made from Coal |
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From Capitol Hill in Washington, DC:
Illinois Congressman John Shimkus and two other members of
Congress introduce legislation that would apply the existing
Alternative Energy Tax Credit to liquid fuel made from coal.
Converting coal to liquid fuel was a technique used by the
Germans during World War II, and as an alternative to oil-based
fuels, may greatly increase the demand for Illinois coal.
Click here to read
a .pdf version of the bill's text.
Recorded May 23,
2006. Aired the week of May 29, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Regional Perspective on the
Illinois Economy |
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From the Governor's Mansion in
Springfield:
James Roolf, President of the Joliet Banking Center, shares his
insights into how the Illinois economy is doing in Will County and
what actions state government and Illinois businesses can take to
improve the Illinois business climate.
Recorded May 24, 2006.
Aired the week of May 29, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Editorial Pages' Influence in
the Political Process |
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From the Union League Club in Chicago:
a panel of editorial page editors discuss the role of the editorial
page in an election year. We hear how they go about endorsing
candidates and to what extent newspaper editorials still matter.
Panelists include editorial page editors from the Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, and Daily Southtown.
Recorded February 28,
2006.
Aired the week of May 29, 2006. 1 hour and 20 minutes. |
Reporting on the War in Iraq |
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From Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (SIUC):
Washington Post Reporter Jackie Spinner tells an audience what
she learned while covering the war in Iraq and describes life there.
Ms. Spinner is a 1992 graduate of SIUC.
Recorded February 22,
2006. Aired the week of May 22, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Media Convergence:
The Chicago Tribune's New
Washington Bureau |
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From Washington, DC:
a look at the brand new Washington Bureau of the Chicago Tribune.
Using the latest technologies, the
Bureau gathers reports from their print and broadcast reporters in a
variety of DC locations and delivers those stories in a variety of
electronic forms. In addition to seeing the new technologies,
we hear a portion of a traditional morning editorial roundtable,
where reporters and editors discuss what to cover and why.
Recorded April 20, 2006.
Aired the week of May 22, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Mrs. President: Rediscovering
Our First Ladies
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in
Springfield: Richard
Norton Smith, Presidential Historian and former Executive
Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum,
reviews the lives and legacies of America's First Ladies. This
address was part of a conference
kicking off the Museum's new temporary exhibit, "Mrs. President:
From Martha to Laura."
Click here for more information.
Recorded May 11,
2006.
Aired the week of May 22, 2006. 50 minutes. |
Chicago Sun-Times, UIC Forum
Examines America's Political Divisions |
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From the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC):
the first in a series of policy forums co-hosted by the Chicago
Sun-Times and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Sun-Times
Columnist Robert Novak and Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet are
joined by political scientists from UIC to discuss the political
fault lines in American politics and what this portends for the fall
elections. This forum is moderated by broadcast journalist and
Sun-Times Columnist, Carol Marin.
Recorded April 19, 2006.
Aired the week of May 15, 2006. 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
Religion and Society |
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From the City Club of Chicago:
a portion of an address by
Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop of Chicago, on the changing
nature of religion in society.
Recorded April 6, 2006.
Aired the week of May 15, 2006. 15 minutes. |
"Behind the Scenes" at the
John G. Shedd Aquarium
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Chicago: we re-air our "Behind the Scenes"
tour of the John G. Shedd Aquarium. From sea lions to sharks and
dolphins, we see how the animals that awe tourists are trained,
medically cared for, and what researchers learn from their close
relationship with their aquatic menagerie.
Recorded October 12,
2005.
Re-aired the week of May 15, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Creating a Budget Review
Period |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: the state
budget is generally the last piece of business in the legislature's
Spring session. Members may get the printed budget just an hour
before they vote on it. Here, State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka briefs
reporters on her proposal that would ensure legislators and the
public have at least seven days to review the state budget before a
final vote.
Recorded May 2, 2006.
Aired the week of May 8, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Illinois State Budget |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: lawmakers and Budget Director John Filan discuss
the budget process and their thoughts on this year's $56 billion
budget. They talk about what happens next year when the state will
have to resume making its pension payments.
Recorded May 3, 2006.
Aired the week of May 8, 2006. 30 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Sen. Christine Radogno (R)
Candidate for State Treasurer |
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From Springfield: our
one-on-one interview with State Senator Christine Radogno,
Republican Candidate for State Treasurer. She tells us her
view of the office and what she would do to strengthen the state's
investment policies.
Recorded May 2, 2006.
Aired the week of May 8, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Sudanese Atrocities Against
Muslims in Darfur |
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From the National Press Club in
Washington, DC: Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) and Actor
George Clooney hold a press conference to push for an international
effort to stop the killing of black Muslims in Sudan. For
years, the Arab Muslim leadership in Sudan has engaged in attacks
against Black Muslims in the Western portion of Sudan called Darfur.
Recorded April 27, 2006.
Aired the week of May 8, 2006. 45 minutes. |
Review of the Spring
Legislative Session |
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From the Union League Club in Chicago:
a panel reviews actions thus far in the Illinois Legislature during
this Spring Session. Among those speaking are Senator James
Meeks (I) of Calumet City; Rich Miller, Publisher
of "Capitol Fax;" and Kristen McQueary, Government & Political
Reporter with the Daily Southtown.
Recorded April 25, 2006.
Aired the week of May 1, 2006. 1 hour and 30 minutes. |
Update on Medical Malpractice
Reform
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From Northern Illinois University in
DeKalb: the U.S. Senate will soon debate Medical Malpractice
Reform, a topic of heated debate in Illinois last year. Keith
Hebeisen, current President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers
Association, offers his analysis of Medical Malpractice Reform one-year after it
was passed in the Illinois Legislature.
Recorded April 13, 2006.
Aired the week of May 1, 2006. 30 minutes. |
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Bill Kurtis: Reflections on 40
Years in Broadcasting |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
in another in the series of "Evenings to Remember," Historian
Richard Norton Smith discusses the changing nature of television
journalism with Broadcaster Bill Kurtis. Mr. Kurtis' broadcast
career began in 1966 and includes work for CBS Television, anchoring
for WBBM-TV in Chicago, and producing documentaries and
investigative reports for the Arts and Entertainment Network.
Recorded March 8, 2006.
Aired the week of April 24, 2006. 1 hour and 30 minutes. |
Planning Your Estate to Avoid
Undue Taxes |
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From Springfield: Planning
for the inevitable. When someone dies, state taxes and court
costs can take a large part of the individual’s estate. We talk
with Estate-Planning Attorney James Lestikow about what happens when
one dies without a plan and what you can do to plan ahead to avoid
undue taxes and ensure the money in your estate is dispersed
according to your wishes.
Recorded January 20, 2006.
Aired the week of April 24, 2006. 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka (R)
Blames Budget Impasse on
Governor |
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From Springfield:
a press conference held by State Treasurer and Republican
Gubernatorial Candidate Judy Baar Topinka. Treasurer Topinka
questions the Governor's leadership in the budget negotiations,
which were stalemated at the time of this taping. She also
takes reporters' questions on a series of policy issues.
Recorded April 11, 2006.
Aired the week of April 17, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Questioning Problems in Cook
County Voting |
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From Springfield:
Representative Jim Durkin, leading Republican on the House Elections
and Campaign Reform Committee, discusses his call for hearings to
determine why election results were so delayed in Cook County during
the March Primary.
Recorded April 11, 2006.
Aired the week of April 17, 2006. 10 minutes. |
U.S. Senators Weekly Constituents' Briefing |
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From Washington, DC:
Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama hold their weekly
constituents' breakfast in which they brief Illinois citizens on
pending issues and answer questions. Senators Durbin and Obama held
this meeting just before the U.S. Senate left on its Easter Break.
Recorded April 6, 2006.
Aired the week of April 17, 2006. 45 minutes. |
A Conversation with Dick Lockhart: Illinois Statesman |
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From Springfield:
Illinois Channel Contributor Bernard Sieracki interviews lobbyist
Dick Lockhart about his experiences as a Prisoner-of-War in World
War II, his participation in the 1970 Constitutional Convention
which frames our current government, and the changes in state
government he has witnessed in his nearly six decades as a lobbyist.
Recorded April 5, 2006.
Aired the week of April 17, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Senator Meeks & AFSCME Call
for Increased Government Staffing |
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From Springfield:
Senator James Meeks, who is considering running for Governor as an
Independent, and Henry Bayer, head of AFSCME Council 31, call for
legislative funding to increase staffing at state agencies, which
they claim is so low it is creating dangerous conditions.
Recorded April 5, 2006.
Aired the week of April 10, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Senator Dan Rutherford (R) on
WFMB-AM |
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From Springfield:
Senator Dan Rutherford, who is also the Republican candidate for
Secretary of State, gives WFMB-AM's Sam Madonia his assessment of
legislative developments in the Spring session and changes he would
bring to the Secretary of State's office if elected.
Recorded April 6, 2006.
Aired the week of April 10, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn's
Policy Positions & Initiatives |
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From Springfield:
our exclusive interview with Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. In a wide
array of topics, the Lt. Governor defends the Blagojevich
Administration's push to raise the minimum wage, discusses potential
new oversight on consumer electric rates, and tells us what Illinois
should be doing to further develop sources of renewable energy.
Recorded March 30, 2006.
Aired the week of April 10, 2006. 35 minutes. |
House vs. Senate Annual Softball
Game |
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From Springfield:
Illinois House and Senate members square off on the softball diamond
in the annual legislative softball game. This long-running
tradition is held every Spring as the legislative session nears its
end. In addition to the legislators on the field, the
sidelines are filled with members, former members, staffers, and
administrators. We take a look at this legislative slice of
life.
Recorded April 4, 2006.
Aired the week of April 10, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Reaction to Proposed Motor
Fuel Export Tax |
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From Springfield:
Republican and Democratic
lawmakers object to a proposal that would apply a tax of one
cent-per-gallon to fuel refined in Illinois, but exported to other states.
Recorded March 28, 2006.
Aired the week of April 3, 2006. 12 minutes. |
Regulating Protests at
Military Funerals |
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From Springfield:
legislators push for passage of a bill that would keep demonstrators
from disrupting funerals of service personnel. The bill would
set limitations on how close any demonstration can be to the
service.
Recorded March 27, 2006.
Aired the week of April 3, 2006. 18 minutes. |
Review of the Primary Election
Results |
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From Springfield:
a review of the Illinois Primary
Election results with insights as to why the winners won, the losing
candidates lost, and what this means for the General Election in
November. Participants include former Governor Jim Edgar and
Political Scientists from the University of Illinois.
This program is
sponsored 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 March 28, 2006.
Aired the week of April 3, 2006. 1 hour & 20 minutes. |
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Rally in Support of "Assault
Weapons" Ban |
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From
Springfield: Governor Rod Blagojevich, legislators, and family
members of gun-violence victims rally in support of House Bill 2414,
which would ban certain semi-automatic guns, which bill supporters
call “assault weapons.”
For more information,
click here.
Recorded March 23, 2006.
Aired the week of March 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Illinois Channel Legislative
Profile:
Senate Minority Leader Frank
Watson (R)
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From Springfield:
Illinois Channel Contributor Bernard Sieracki talks with Senator
Frank Watson, leader of the Senate Republicans. Senator Watson
shares his views on government and what he sees as the fundamental
differences between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to
solving society's problems.
Recorded March 22, 2006.
Aired the week of March 27, 2006. 35 minutes. |
Connecting with Washington:
The Media and Technology |
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From Washington, DC:
an examination at how the last 100 years of changing technology has
also altered the way journalists report and connect citizens to the
issues and events on Capitol Hill. We hear from U.S. Senate
Historian Donald Ritchie, Broadcast Journalist Dave McConnell, and
C-SPAN's Gary Ellenwood.
Recorded March, 2006.
Aired the week of March 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
The Use of Eminent Domain |
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From the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago:
a review of the use of Eminent Domain in Illinois. This panel
discussion reviews the use of this governmental power in light of
the recent Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. New London,
Connecticut. This panel was part of the Illinois Municipal
League's annual conference.
Recorded September 23,
2005. Aired the week of March 20, 2006. 1 hour & 30 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Fernando Corral, Jr. v. Mervis
Industries, Inc. |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield:
the case of Fernando Corral, Jr. v. Mervis Industries, Inc.
This case concerns questions arising from a wrongful death action.
An employee of Mervis Industries, located in Vermillion County, was
killed in an accident there in 2001. However, the wrongful
death action was filed in Cook County, where the decedent was a
resident. The legal question at issue is how the law
determines the proper venue in such a case.
To read the Court's opinion on this
case,
click here.
Recorded May 19, 2005.
Aired the week of March 20, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Governor Pushes Passage of Capital Spending Bill |
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From Rochester High School in Rochester:
Governor Blagojevich campaigns for passage of his $3.2 billion
capital spending bill. If approved by the legislature, the
bill would fund building projects such as roads and schools.
Recorded March 6,
2006. Aired the week of March 13, 2006. 20 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Media's Questioning of GOP
Gubernatorial Candidates |
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From Springfield: Republican Gubernatorial
candidates take reporters' questions following the candidates'
participation in an hour-long televised debate. We hear from Senator Bill Brady,
Ron Gidwitz, Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, and Jim Oberweis.
Recorded March 7,
2006. Aired the week of March 13, 2006. 20 minutes. |
Congressman John Shimkus (R) |
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From Springfield:
an interview with Congressman John Shimkus, who represents Illinois'
19th Congressional District. Congressman Shimkus talks about
the proposal to have a foreign firm control security in six American
ports, Congressional ethics, and the implementation of the federal
prescription drug benefit plan.
Recorded February 27,
2006. Aired the week of March 13, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Supreme Court Justice Mary Ann McMorrow:
Opportunities for Women in the
Legal Profession |
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From Southern Illinois University in Carbondale:
former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Ann McMorrow speaks
on the opportunities for women in the legal profession.
Justice McMorrow is the first woman to serve on the state Supreme
Court as well as the first woman to serve as Chief Justice.
She shares insights into her career and how the perception of women
in the legal profession has changed since she graduated from law school.
Recorded September 23,
2005. Aired the week of March 13, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Electric Deregulation &
Electric Rate Pricing |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Representative Lisa Dugan discusses her legislation, HB-5766, which
would extend the nine-year-old freeze on electric rates. Under electric
deregulation, which passed in 1997, the price freeze on electric
utility rates is set to expire at the end of this year.
Following Representative Dugan,
Anne
Pramaggiore, Senior Vice President with ComEd, discusses why continuing the price freeze on electric utility rates will
hurt both consumers and utilities.
Click here for more information on House
Bill 5766.
Recorded March 1,
2006. Aired the week of March 6, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Officials & Gun Manufacturers
Claim Gun Control
Bill Would Hurt Communities and Drive Businesses
from State |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: legislators
and gun manufacturers hold a press conference to explain their
opposition to proposed legislation that would outlaw the sale of so
called "assault weapons" as well as 50-caliber rifles and
ammunition.
Click Here For More Information on House Bill 2414.
Recorded March 1,
2006. Aired the week of March 6, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Doris Kearns Goodwin:
Historian & Author
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield:
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her recent book, "Team of
Rivals," which chronicles the political infighting in the Lincoln
Administration. Ms. Goodwin also discusses the telling of
American history through biographies. Ms. Goodwin is
interviewed by State Historian Tom Schwartz following an
introduction by Richard Norton Smith, Executive Director of the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.
Recorded February 11,
2006. Aired the week of March 6, 2006. 1 hour and 5 minutes. |
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CAMPAIGN 2006:
Governor Rod Blagojevich (D)
Candidate for Re-Election |
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From Springfield:
Governor Rod Blagojevich kicks off his campaign for a second term.
Recorded February 19,
2006. Aired the week of February 27, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Diverting Dedicated Funds for
General Operations |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Republican lawmakers hold a press
conference to discuss the Blagojevich Administration's diverting
money from special funds to cover the cost of general operations.
The Republicans claim more than $1.2 billion has been diverted from
dedicated funds since 2004.
Recorded February 21,
2006. Aired the week of February 27, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Impact of Requiring Increased
Ethanol Use as a Motor Fuel |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
a look at proposed legislation that
would require ethanol represent 10 percent of all the motor fuel
sold at gas stations by 2008. We first hear from Dave Sykuta,
Executive Director of the Illinois Petroleum Council, and Bill
Fleischli, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Petroleum
Marketers Association, both opponents to the legislation. We
also hear from Senator John Sullivan, chief co-sponsor of the bill.
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HERE TO VIEW LEGISLATION & BILL STATUS
Recorded February 21 &
22,
2006. Aired the week of February 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Senate President Emil Jones
(D)
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From Springfield:
a conversation with Senate
President Emil Jones. The Senator reflects on his experiences
of growing up in Chicago and some of the events and individuals who
were instrumental in forming his character. We also hear how
these experiences affected the Senator's philosophies on governing
and the role of government in society. Senator Jones is
interviewed by Illinois Channel Contributor Bernard Sieracki, a
Lobbyist and Professor of Politics and Government at Illinois State
University.
Recorded February 23,
2006. Aired the week of February 27, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Fiscal Year 2007 Budget
Address |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Governor Rod Blagojevich delivers his fourth Budget Address.
For the Fiscal Year 2007 budget, the Governor calls for some $45
billion in operating expenses and additional billions for capital
projects. The Fiscal Year 2007 budget covers July 1, 2006
through June 30, 2007.
Click here to access the Governor's PowerPoint Presentation
illustrating the Fiscal Year 2007 budget.
Recorded February 15,
2006. Aired the week of February 20, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Reactions to the Governor's
Fiscal Year 2007 Budget |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: we hear
reaction to the Governor's budget from legislators and several
gubernatorial candidates.
Recorded February 15,
2006. Aired the week of February 20, 2006. 50 minutes. |
Regulating Tattoo & Body
Piercing Establishments |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: a portion of
a recent House Registration & Regulation Committee Hearing. At
issue is the increased regulation on establishments that provide
tattoo and body piercing services.
Recorded February 15,
2006. Aired the week of February 20, 2006. 20 minutes. |
White House Reception for
the Chicago White Sox |
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From the White House in Washington, DC:
President George Bush welcomes members of the 2005 Chicago White Sox
and congratulates them on winning their first World Series in 88
years.
Recorded February 13,
2006. Aired the week of February 20, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Lisa Madigan (D)
Illinois Attorney General |
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From Washington, DC:
Attorney General Lisa Madigan explains why she testified before a
Congressional Committee on prohibiting the sale of cell phone
records. She also talks about her effort to crack down on
mortgage fraud and her proposal to require nonprofit hospitals to spend
eight-percent of
their revenues on charity care.
Recorded February 1,
2006. Aired the week of February 13, 2006. 5 minutes. |
Hospitals Reject Proposed
Charity Care Mandate
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: legislators join with members of
the Illinois Hospital Association to oppose the call by Attorney
General Lisa Madigan to require nonprofit hospitals to provide eight-percent of their
revenues for charity care.
Recorded February 7,
2006. Aired the week of February 13, 2006. 15 minutes. |
Legislation to Regulate Public
Contracts
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: Republican legislators call for
reforms on how state contracts are awarded and managed after the
contract is assigned. The legislators also take reporters'
questions on several pending legislative issues.
Recorded February 1,
2006. Aired the week of February 13, 2006. 25 minutes. |
Questions of Representative
Lipinski's Voting in Illinois Elections
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From Chicago:
a look at several issues making news in the race for the 3rd
Congressional District, now held by Congressman Dan Lipinski.
Congressman Lipinski is seeking re-election for the first time, but
is being challenged in the Democratic Primary by John Sullivan.
Sullivan has recently called for an investigation of whether
Congressman Lipinski voted in Illinois elections while he lived in
Tennessee. In this program, we
first hear a December 2004 interview with Congressman Lipinski,
conducted just after he was elected to Congress. Secondly, we
hear an interview with John Sullivan regarding his allegations.
Recorded December 19,
2004 & February 1, 2006. Aired the week of February 13,
2006. 10 minutes. |
Pensions and the State Budget
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From Springfield:
a panel discussion on the growth of the state's pension costs and
its impact on the Illinois state budget. As noted in the
program, by most accounts, Illinois is now last in the nation in
terms of meeting its pension funding obligations. We hear
possible solutions and whether the funding of pensions may mean
cutting back on other services.
This program is
sponsored 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 February 6,
2006. Aired the week of February 13, 2006. 1 hour. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Senator Bill Brady (R)
Candidate for Governor |
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From Springfield:
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Senator Bill Brady goes in-depth
on why he wants to be Governor and discusses his position on a
series of policy issues.
Recorded January 20,
2006. Aired the week of February 6, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Governor Blagojevich
Recognized for "All Kids" Program
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From Washington, DC:
At a meeting of Families USA, a national
healthcare organization, Governor Rod Blagojevich receives the
Villers Award for creating his "All Kids" healthcare plan. The
annual Villers Award recognizes achievement in children's
healthcare.
Recorded January 26,
2006. Aired the week of February 6, 2006. 20 minutes. |
America's Unfunded Pension
Systems
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From Washington, DC: Comptroller General David
Walker discusses the mounting accumulative debt in America's public
pension systems. Among the pension systems without adequate
funding to meet future obligations are Social Security, the Military
Retirement System, and the Federal Civil Service Retirement System.
Recorded January 19,
2006. Aired the week of February 6, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Deregulation: The Buying and Selling of
Electricity After 2006
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From the Illinois Energy Leadership Forum in Springfield:
utility executives from Ameren and ComEd are joined by a member of
the Citizens Utility Board in a discussion about the pending changes
in how electricity will be bought and sold in 2007. The
changes are a result of the electric deregulation bill passed in
1997.
Recorded November 10,
2005. Aired the week of February 6, 2006. 1 hour. |
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GOP Gubernatorial Candidates
Debate
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From North Central College in Naperville:
four Republican candidates for Illinois Governor debate the issues.
This program was produced by and comes to us courtesy of WBBM-TV,
Chicago. The Illinois Channel would also like to acknowledge
the assistance of WCIA-TV, Champaign in our airing of this debate.
Recorded January 25,
2006. Aired the week of January 30, 2006. 1 hour. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Paul Mangieri (D)
Candidate for State Treasurer |
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From Springfield: Paul Mangieri, one of two Democratic
candidates for State Treasurer, discusses his approach to the office
and some of his policy positions if elected.
Recorded January 24,
2006. Aired the week of January 30, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Creating an "Open Primary"
Voting System
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From Springfield: Sangamon County Board Member Sam
Cahnman discusses his initiative to create an "Open Primary" system
in the Springfield area and how that may spread to the rest of the
state.
Recorded January 20,
2006. Aired the week of January 30, 2006. 10 minutes. |
Government's Handling of the
Illinois Economy
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From the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago: Mike
Lawrence, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute,
comments on the economic challenges facing Illinois and the job
Governor Blagojevich and legislators have done to meet those
challenges. This address was part of the 5th Annual Fiscal
Symposium held by the Center for Tax & Budget Accountability.
Recorded January 17,
2006. Aired the week of January 30, 2006. 15 minutes. |
The Future of the U.S.
Military
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From Knox College in Galesburg: Brigadier General
David Fridovich, a 1974 Knox College graduate, delivers a speech on
the future of the U.S. military.
Recorded October 24,
2005. Aired the week of January 30, 2006. 20 minutes. |
2006 State of the State
Address
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From the State Capitol in Springfield:
Governor Rod Blagojevich delivers his fourth State of the State
Address. This annual speech contains a review of the
legislative accomplishments of past years and the Governor's
proposals for this Spring's legislative action.
Recorded January 18,
2006. Aired the week of January 23, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Reaction to the State of the
State Address
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: we hear
reactions to the State of the State Address from legislators and
from some of the gubernatorial candidates seeking to replace
Governor Blagojevich in this year's election.
Recorded January 18,
2006. Aired the week of January 23, 2006. 1 hour and 5 minutes. |
Lynn Sweet: Chicago Sun-Times
Washington Bureau Chief
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From Washington, DC: Chicago Sun-Times Washington
Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet discusses how recent scandals in Congress
are affecting House GOP leadership. We also hear about two of
Illinois' more competitive Congressional races: the 6th
Congressional District, where candidates are seeking to fill the
seat of retiring Republican Representative Henry Hyde, and the 8th
Congressional District, where Freshman Representative Melissa Bean
is seeking reelection for the first time.
Recorded January 13,
2006. Aired the week of January 23, 2006. 14 minutes. |
The Promises and Pitfalls of
Gaming
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From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington:
a discussion on the promises and pitfalls of state revenue derived
from gaming. The panel of speakers and members of the
audience consist of legislators and others from around the country
who share their thoughts on the morality and dependability of
funding state services with income from gaming.
Recorded August 17,
2005. Aired the week of January 16, 2006. 1 hour and 20 minutes. |
Globalization and the Illinois
Economy
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From Knox College in Galesburg: a speech examining
the impact of globalization on the Illinois economy. We hear
from former Chicago Tribune reporter Richard Longworth, who now
works with the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations.
Recorded March 31,
2005. Aired the week of January 16, 2006. 35 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2006:
Edwin Eisendrath (D)
Candidate for Governor |
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From Chicago:
former Chicago Alderman Edwin Eisendrath goes in-depth on why he is
running against Governor Rod Blagojevich in the March Democratic
Primary
and what he would focus on as Governor.
Recorded December 27,
2005. Aired the week of January 9, 2006. 30 minutes. |
Government Transparency and
Accountability
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From the Sangamo Club in Springfield: a panel
discussion on transparency and accountability in state government.
The panel is composed of political reporters as well as staff
members of both the Auditor General and Attorney General's offices.
The panel covers how state government, at times, seeks to be more
open while at other times is secretive about its actions and
information.
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 December 6,
2005. Aired the week of January 9, 2006. 1 hour. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
People of the State of
Illinois v. Enice Lyles, Jr. |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of the
People of the State of Illinois v. Enice Lyles, Jr. This case
concerns the issue of whether an appeal of a conviction can be heard
if the appeal was made after a filing deadline had passed.
Recorded September 13, 2005.
Aired the week of January 9, 2006. 30 minutes. |
America's World Role in the 21st
Century
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From the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana:
former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell speaks about
challenges facing America around the world. Before being
appointed to the U.S. Senate from Maine in 1980, Senator Mitchell
was a Federal Judge. Since leaving the Senate, he has worked
for both the Clinton and Bush Administrations as a negotiator on
international disputes, including Northern Ireland and the Middle
East.
Recorded October 20,
2005. Aired the week of January 2, 2006. 1 hour. |
"Behind the Scenes" at the
John G. Shedd Aquarium
This program is
archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream.
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From Chicago: we continue our "Behind the Scenes"
series with a tour of the John G. Shedd Aquarium. From sea lions to
sharks and dolphins, we see how the animals that awe tourists
are trained, medically cared for, and what researchers learn from
their close relationship with their aquatic menagerie.
Recorded October 12,
2005. Aired the week of January 2, 2006. 40 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
People of the State of
Illinois v. Christopher Jordan |
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From the State Supreme Court in Springfield: the case of the
People of the State of Illinois v. Christopher Jordan. This
case concerns issues arising from a parent leaving an infant in a
car for a period of time while the parent ran into a store on an
errand.
Recorded November 15, 2005.
Aired the week of January 2, 2006. 20 minutes. |
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