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December |
 FutureGen Comes to Illinois
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From Mattoon:
Governor Rod Blagojevich speaks to city and business leaders
following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy that
Mattoon, Illinois will be the site of the $1.5 billion FutureGen
project. FutureGen is designed to allow for the clean use of
coal. Construction of the project will create hundreds of new
jobs and hold the promise of expanding the use of Illinois coal in
meeting the nation's energy needs.
Recorded December 18, 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 5 minutes. |
Reporting on Teacher
Misconduct in Schools |
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From Springfield:
Journalist Scott Reeder, Springfield Bureau Chief for the Small
Newspaper Group, discusses his investigative series that found
Illinois schools have no structure to investigate or correct
allegations of teacher misconduct. As a result, Reeder says he
has found some individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes
in other states who are now working in Illinois classrooms.
For more information, visit
http://hiddenviolations.com
Recorded December 14, 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 40 minutes. |
A Career of Serving Illinois
Municipalities |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Ken Alderson, who is retiring as
Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League. Mr.
Alderson, who is also Chairman of the Illinois Channel Board of
Directors, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing municipal
government, as well as the changes he has seen in Illinois state
government over the past 35 years.
Recorded December 14, 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 40 minutes. |
2007 Year in Review |
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From Illinois:
a review of some of the major issues, events, and political figures
covered by the Illinois Channel in 2007.
Recorded 2007.
Aired the week of December 24, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Senator Emil Jones, Jr. (D)
Illinois Senate President |
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From the City Club of Chicago:
Senate President Emil Jones discusses the legislative environment
and the financial challenges facing the state in 2008. Senator
Jones, who was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 1982, has
served as the Senate President since January 2003 and has been one
of the key legislative supporters of Governor Blagojevich.
Video Courtesy of
CAN-TV
Recorded December 6, 2007.
Aired the week of December 17, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Senator Frank Watson (R)
Illinois Senate Minority
Leader |
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From the City Club of
Chicago: Illinois Senate Republican
Leader Frank Watson discusses the financial difficulties facing
Illinois as well as the political divisions that led to the longest
legislative session on record in 2007. Senator Watson also
shares what he sees ahead when the legislature reconvenes in 2008.
Video Courtesy of
CAN-TV
Recorded December 10, 2007.
Aired the week of December 17, 2007. 50 minutes. |
School Choice in Illinois |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the
State Capitol in Springfield: supporters
of school choice brief reporters on the results of a recent poll
which they say shows parents increasingly want more options and
choice about where their children are schooled.
Recorded December 11, 2007.
Aired the week of December 17, 2007. 30 minutes. |
The Policies and Politics of
School Finance |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign:
former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar and
former University of Illinois President Stanley Ikenberry discuss
the policy options and politics involved in reforming the way
Illinois finances education.
Recorded November 29, 2007.
Aired the week of December 10, 2007. 1 hour. |
Property Tax Reform in
Illinois |
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From the Union League Club of
Chicago:
State Senator Chris Lauzen, Economist
Fred Giertz, and Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget
Accountability talk about what options might be used to reform
Illinois' property tax system, as well as the impact such reforms
would have on schools, homeowners, and businesses.
Recorded November 30, 2007.
Aired the week of December 10, 2007. 1 hour. |
CAMPAIGN 2008: Jim McConoughey
(R)
Candidate for Illinois' 18th
Congressional District |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Jim McConoughey, Republican candidate
for Illinois' 18th Congressional District. Mr. McConoughey is
seeking the seat now held by Congressman Ray LaHood, who is retiring
at the end of his current term.
Recorded November 28, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Thomas Donohue:
President of the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce |
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From the Civic Center in Peoria:
Thomas Donohue, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses
the impact healthcare costs are having on American businesses and
what changes the business community would favor. Mr. Donohue's
speech was part of a day-long conference on healthcare issues which
brought together leaders in business, healthcare, and government.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Institute for Principled
Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University.
Recorded November 14, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Recollections of the "Battle
of the Bulge" |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one interview with Harry Fernandes, a World War II
veteran and survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Fernandes
shares what he experienced as a foot soldier fighting the Germans in
the bitter winter cold of 1944.
Recorded November 28, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Launching a Statewide Medical
Broadband Network |
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From the Press Briefing Room at the
State Capitol in Springfield:
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and healthcare
providers brief reporters on the launch of a new statewide broadband
healthcare network, the Illinois Rural Health Network (IRHNet).
Backers say the $21 million project, which is funded by a federal
grant, will allow urban specialists to confer with rural healthcare
providers in real time on massive data files, such as patient MRI
scans.
Recorded November 28, 2007.
Aired the week of December 3, 2007. 25 minutes. |
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November |
CAMPAIGN 2008
At Issue: A New Constitutional
Convention |
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From the Illinois Municipal League
Annual Conference in Chicago:
a panel discusses whether or not it is
time to call for a new Illinois Constitutional Convention.
This is an issue voters will decide on the November 2008 ballot.
This panel discusses what issues would likely be considered by such
a convention and who would participate in the rewriting of the state
Constitution.
Recorded October 18, 2007.
Aired the week of November 26, 2007. 55 minutes. |
A Fresh Approach to Old
Problems |
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From the Illinois Municipal League
Annual Conference in
Chicago: from engaging citizens through
community theatre to a natural approach to cleaning waste water,
Illinois communities showcase their innovative solutions to
resolving common problems.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 26, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Addressing Growing Needs in
Veterans Healthcare |
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From Springfield:
Tammy Duckworth, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans
Affairs, discusses healthcare for veterans. Director
Duckworth, who is herself a wounded veteran of the War in Iraq,
discusses federal and state benefit programs and what her department
is doing to meet the expected rise in veterans' healthcare costs as
Illinois veterans age.
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 16, 2007.
Aired the week of November 26, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Immigration, Reform, and
Citizenship |
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From the Union League Club of
Chicago: a debate over the impact of
recent immigration on American culture and society. The
question is whether America is bettered by the diversity of new
immigrants, or whether society should expect immigrants to
assimilate into the existing culture.
Recorded October 18, 2007.
Aired the week of November 19, 2007. 1 hour & 10 minutes. |
Authors Scott Turow and John
Grisham Discuss the Death Penalty and Wrongful
Convictions
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From Chicago:
best-selling authors John Grisham and Scott Turow discuss the death
penalty and why they say flaws in the legal system mean society
should eliminate executions as a form of punishment.
Their discussion is
moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning editorialist Cornelia Grumann of
the Chicago Tribune.
The Illinois Channel's coverage of this program is underwritten by
Reed Smith LLP.
Recorded October 24, 2007.
Aired the week of November 19, 2007. 45 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Judy Cates (D)
Candidate for 5th District
Appellate Court |
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From Springfield:
our one-on-one conversation with Judy
Cates, candidate for the 5th District Appellate Court. A trial
attorney from Southern Illinois, Judy Cates shares her judicial
philosophy in interpreting the constitution. She also tells us
why she feels Medical Malpractice caps are unconstitutional and why she feels it is the responsibility of the courts
to issue timely judgments.
Recorded October 29, 2007.
Aired the week of November 12, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Employers' Perspective on
Health Care Solutions
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From the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library in Springfield:
Doug Whitley, President of the Illinois
Chamber of Commerce, discusses the growing burden healthcare costs
are having on Illinois businesses. Mr. Whitley also offers
some thoughts on what changes could be made to improve healthcare
while controlling costs.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Center for State Policy &
Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield and the
Institute of Government & Public
Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 12, 2007. 1 hour. |
16th Annual Motorola Excellence
in Public Service Award
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From Chicago:
the 16th Annual Motorola Excellence in
Public Service Award Luncheon. This award is presented each
year to a non-elected public servant. This year's recipient is
Ron Huberman, President of the Chicago Transit Authority.
Recorded October 23, 2007.
Aired the week of November 12, 2007. 25 minutes. |
FutureGen and the Future of
Coal
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From St. Louis:
our one-on-one conversation with Fred Palmer, Senior Vice President
of Government Relations at Peabody Energy. We hear about the
FutureGen project, which offers a zero emission use of coal, and
other new technologies that may result in the nation expanding its
use of coal as a primary energy source without harming the
environment.
Recorded October 16, 2007.
Aired the week of November 5, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Broadband's Impact on
Education and Economic Development
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one interview with Jim Carlini, Management Consultant and
Broadband Network Analyst. He discusses the broadband Internet
revolution and what is at stake for the economic development of
Illinois' communities.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 5, 2007. 15 minutes. |
The Illinois Cable and Video
Competition Law
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From the Illinois Municipal League
Annual Conference in Chicago: a panel
discusses the AT&T television programming legislation which passed
the legislature this Spring. Now that AT&T is on the verge of
rolling out its program offerings, we hear the municipal perspective
on what this means to communities, homeowners, and consumers.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of November 5, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
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October |
Environmental Concerns and the
Illinois Economy |
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From Chicago:
our one-on-one interview with Doug Scott, Director of the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency. He discusses how his agency
works to balance environmental needs with economic development, his
concerns about pollution going into Lake Michigan from other states,
and whether his agency has enough staff and resources to fulfill its
mission.
Recorded October 19, 2007.
Aired the week of October 29, 2007. 30 minutes. |
How Does Race Matter?
Genetics and Race
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From the DuSable Museum of African
American History in Chicago: a panel
discussion on genetics and race. The panel examines questions
such as, "How does race matter?", and "What are the genetic markers
that determine our race?".
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded May 23, 2007.
Aired the week of October 29, 2007. 1 hour & 25 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Dr. Steve Sauerberg (R)
Candidate for U.S. Senate
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From
Springfield: our one-on-one interview
with Dr. Steve Sauerberg, who is seeking the Republican nomination
for U.S. Senate. Dr. Sauerberg discusses his policy positions
on healthcare, Iraq, taxes, and illegal immigration.
Recorded October 11, 2007.
Aired the week of October 22, 2007. 35 minutes. |
Forum on the Traditional
School Day |
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From Boston, Massachusetts:
at this year's annual meeting of the National Conference of State
Legislatures, a panel discusses the traditional school day and
whether changes should be made to its format in order to improve
education.
Recorded August 7, 2007.
Aired the week of October 22, 2007. 1 hour & 20 minutes. |
Vacancies on Health Facilities
Planning Board |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield:
a press conference held by Republican
Senator Bill Brady. Senator Brady tells reporters why he feels
healthcare planning in Illinois is being jeopardized by vacancies on
the Health Facilities Planning Board.
Recorded October 9, 2007.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Illinois Law:
Illinois Budget Battles |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign: a discussion
on the issues and personalities behind the recent budget battle in
Illinois state government. The discussion includes comments
from former Republican Senator Rick Winkel of Urbana and his
Democratic replacement, Senator Mike Frerichs. Illinois Law
comes to us courtesy of the University of Illinois College of Law
and WCIA-TV, Champaign.
Recorded September 2007.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Karas, etc. v. Strevell, et
al. |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield:
the case of Karas, etc. v. Strevell, et
al. In this case, the Justices are being asked to decide
whether a player injured in an organized hockey contest can sue for
damages against those who delivered a prohibited body check from
behind.
Recorded September 20, 2007.
Aired the week of October 15, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Behind the Scenes:
The John G. Shedd Aquarium
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From the John G. Shedd Aquarium in
Chicago:
an
encore presentation of our "Behind the Scenes" tour of the John G. Shedd Aquarium.
From sea lions to sharks to 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 October 15, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Illinois House of Representatives
Committee of the Whole:
Testimony on FY 2008 State
Budget Vetoes |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: the Illinois House of
Representatives meets in a Committee of the Whole to hear testimony
on the impact of Governor Blagojevich's veto of some $483 million
from the FY 2008 budget, which was passed in August. The
vetoed funds include programs for bridge construction, social
service agencies, and veterans, to name just a few. This
hearing is part of the annual Fall Veto Session, when legislators
decide whether or not to override gubernatorial vetoes.
Recorded October 1, 2007.
Aired the week of October 8, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
Illinois Supreme Court:
Doe v. Dilling, et al. |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of Jane Doe v.
Dilling, et al. This case concerns whether there was
fraudulent misrepresentation of a health issue. The suit
involves a Jane Doe who contracted the HIV virus from her fiancé.
Jane Doe alleges misrepresentation of her fiancé's health status by
both her fiancé, who died from AIDS, and his parents.
Recorded September 20, 2007.
Aired the week of October 8, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Tax Policies and Election
Politics
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From Springfield:
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, discusses
tax policies he believes political parties should pursue and what
voters should consider when choosing a presidential candidate.
We also hear comments from Illinois House Republican Leader Tom
Cross.
Recorded September 24, 2007.
Aired the week of October 1, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Citizen Engagement Through
State Public Affairs Networks
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From Boston, Massachusetts:
legislators attending this year's annual meeting of the National
Conference of State Legislatures hear a panel discuss issues
associated with televising state government. More than 20
states now have unedited televised coverage of state government.
Recorded August 9, 2007.
Aired the week of October 1, 2007. 1 hour & 30 minutes. |
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September |
Former State Senator Steve
Rauschenberger:
Illinois State Budget Issues |
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From Chicago:
Jeff Berkowitz, producer of Public Affairs, interviews former Illinois state senator Steve Rauschenberger,
a noted expert on the state budget.
They discuss the process and politics that created the longest
legislative session in history before finally passing a state
budget.
Recorded August 28, 2007.
Aired the week of September 24, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Illinois Law:
The Process of Serving on a
Jury |
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From the University of Illinois
College of Law in Champaign: legal
experts discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens who are
selected to serve on a jury. Illinois Law comes to us
courtesy of the University of Illinois College of Law and WCIA-TV,
Champaign.
Recorded Spring 2007.
Aired the week of September 24, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Consumer Understanding of the
Illinois Court System
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From the Loyola University School of
Law in Chicago: a panel discusses
citizens' understanding of the Illinois court system.
This program is underwritten in-part by
the Illinois Civil Justice League.
Recorded April 10, 2007.
Aired the week of September 24, 2007. 1 hour. |
FutureGen: The Quest for
Zero-Emission Fossil Fuel Usage and its Potential for Illinois
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From the Department of Energy in
Washington, DC: our one-on-one interview
with Tom Sarkus, project director for FutureGen. FutureGen is
a major project designed to advance the use of coal without damaging
the environment. In this interview, we hear about the
potential benefits of the project and the process of deciding where
to locate the project. On November 1, the Department of Energy
is scheduled to announce if the $1.5 billion FutureGen project will
be located in Texas or Illinois.
Recorded August 15, 2007.
Aired the week of September 17, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Legal Support for Members of
the Military |
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From the John Marshall Law School in
Chicago: Illinois Supreme Court Justice
Thomas Fitzgerald and Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Director Tammy Duckworth join with others to discuss a new
initiative designed to provide legal support for military veterans.
Recorded September 5, 2007.
Aired the week of September 17, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Dowling v. Chicago
Options Associates, Inc., et al
Case No. 102578 |
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From the Illinois Supreme Court in
Springfield: the case of Brian Dowling v.
Chicago Options Associates, Inc., et al. The background of
this case concerns Brian Dowling's attempt to collect financial
judgments he won against two defendants, Chicago Options Associates,
Inc. and Michael Davis. In part, the court must decide whether
funds Davis deposited earlier with a law firm should be awarded to
Dowling as part of the judgment owed him.
Click here to read the Illinois Supreme Court's decision on this
case.
Recorded January 11, 2007.
Aired the week of September 17, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Genetically Modified Food
What Are Our Choices?
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From Southern Illinois University in
Carbondale: we hear a panel of experts
discuss the choices we have when it comes to genetically modified
food. Some support that genetically modified foods hold the
promise of crops that are resistant to disease and produce more
abundant harvests to feed a hungry world. But some nations are
blocking the importation of genetically modified foods because of
safety concerns.
Click here to visit the Illinois Humanities Council website for more
information.
Recorded April 11, 2007.
Aired the week of September 10, 2007. 2 hours. |
Capitol Politics and the
Legislative Agenda |
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From the Farm Progress Show in
Decatur: Senate Republican Leader Frank
Watson talks about this summer's prolonged legislative session and
the Governor's recent decision to file suit against House Speaker
Michael Madigan.
Recorded August 28, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Capitol Correspondents'
Statehouse Insights |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
statehouse reporters Kurt Erikson with
the Pantagraph and Dave McKinney with the Chicago Sun-Times discuss
the recently passed state budget and how growing political tensions
may effect passage of a Capital Budget.
Recorded August 29, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Rally to Save Chicago Area
Mass Transit |
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From Chicago: Mayor
Richard Daley is joined by civic and legislative leaders calling for
increased state aid for Chicago's ailing transportation system.
Recorded August 28, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 40 minutes. |
What Every New Senator Should
Know About the U.S. Senate
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From the Peoria Civic Center: Richard
Baker, Historian with the U.S. Senate, gives an address in which he
discusses "What Every New Senator Should Know About the U.S.
Senate." This
presentation was part of the annual Congress in the Classroom
program organized by the
Dirksen Congressional Center and the
Institute for Principled Leadership
in Public Service at Bradley University.
Recorded August 2, 2007.
Aired the week of September 3, 2007. 55 minutes. |
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August |
Delays in Capital Funding for
Schools |
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From the State Capitol in
Springfield: leaking roofs, one-room
libraries, and over-crowded classrooms: these are all part of what
Superintendents from three school districts say is the result of the
state failing to pass a capital spending bill for the past several
years. We also hear from legislators who discuss the political
problems that continue to hold up a capital spending bill.
Recorded August 21, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 35 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Rep. Aaron Schock (R),
Candidate for Illinois' 18th Congressional District
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: we speak with Rep. Aaron
Schock, who is seeking the Republican
nomination for Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat. The
seat is currently held by retiring Congressman Ray LaHood.
Recorded August 8, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 10 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
John Morris (R), Candidate for
Illinois' 18th Congressional District |
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From
the State Fairgrounds in Springfield: we
speak with John Morris, who is seeking the Republican
nomination for Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat.
The
seat is currently held by retiring Congressman Ray LaHood.
Recorded August 16, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 5 minutes. |
Communicating with Members of
Congress
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Peoria Civic Center: a
presentation on how individuals and organizations can effectively
communicate their needs to a congressional office. This
presentation was part of the annual Congress in the Classroom
series organized by the
Dirksen Congressional Center and the
Institute for Principled Leadership
in Public Service at Bradley University.
Recorded August 2, 2007.
Aired the week of August 27, 2007. 1 hour & 5 minutes. |
Illinois State Fair:
Governor's Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in
Springfield: Democrats rally during the
annual Governor's Day celebration at the Illinois State Fair.
This rally is a long-held tradition at the fair, where supporters of
the party holding the Governor's office meet to hear speeches by
elected officials and candidates for office.
Recorded August 15, 2007.
Aired the week of August 20, 2007. 50 minutes. |
Illinois State Fair:
Republican Day Rally |
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From the State Fairgrounds in
Springfield: the day after the Democrats
gathered for Governor's Day, Republicans gathered for their annual
rally at the Illinois State Fair.
Despite heavy rains and this being the
first time in many years the Republicans met without holding even
one of the six state-wide offices, party leaders voiced sunny
optimism for their future prospects.
Recorded August 16, 2007.
Aired the week of August 20, 2007. 55 minutes. |
Illinois House Welcomes Former
Speaker Robert Blair |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: former
Illinois House Speaker Robert Blair returns to the State Capitol to
view the recently renovated House Chamber. Former Speaker
Blair was the last House Speaker to oversee a renovation of the
Chamber.
Recorded July 31, 2007.
Aired the week of August 20, 2007. 10 minutes. |
Negotiations on State
Operating & Capital Budgets |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield: we go
one-on-one with lawmakers and journalists to hear the inside story
of negotiations on forming a new state budget. We hear why an
expansion of gambling may be the lynchpin to a new budget and hold
the key to increased spending on Illinois' infrastructure and
schools.
Recorded August 8, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 25 minutes. |
Senators Durbin & Obama Brief
Illinoisans Visiting Washington, DC |
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From Capitol Hill in Washington, DC:
Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama hold their weekly
policy briefing for Illinois citizens visiting Washington, DC.
This briefing was held just before Congress left for its August
recess.
Recorded August 2, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 40 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Senator Obama's Plan to Fight
Global Terrorism
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archived. Click on the photo to view via video-stream. |
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From the Woodrow Wilson
International Center in Washington, DC:
Senator Barack Obama delivers a policy address on fighting global
terrorism. This speech is one of the major foreign policy
components of Senator Obama's Presidential campaign, in which he
discusses what he would do in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
He also discusses what he would do to
improve homeland security within the United States.
To read a .pdf version of Senator
Obama's speech,
click here.
Recorded August 1, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 40 minutes. |
CAMPAIGN 2008:
Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM),
Candidate for President |
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From Chicago: Governor
Bill Richardson of New Mexico gives a one-on-one interview with Jeff
Berkowitz, host of the program Public Affairs. Governor
Richardson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for President,
talks about fighting terrorism, his position on illegal immigration,
and whether he supports a continuation of tax cuts.
Recorded July 15, 2007.
Aired the week of August 13, 2007. 15 minutes. |
Issues Behind the Budget
Deadlock |
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From
the State Capitol in Springfield:
lawmakers, journalist Aaron Chambers, and Comptroller Daniel Hynes
discuss reasons behind the continuing deadlock in efforts to create
a new state budget and what would happen if state government is
forced to shut down.
Recorded July 31, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 30 minutes. |
State Budget Process and
Negotiations |
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From Addison:
Republican Senators Dan Cronin and Carole Pankau discuss the ongoing
deadlock in trying to pass a new state budget. This summer,
the Illinois legislature set a new record for the length of time
they have met without passing a permanent state budget. The
lawmakers' presentation was part of a larger event organized by
Americans for Prosperity.
Recorded July 28, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 30 minutes. |
Republican Party's "Reform
Illinois" Tour |
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From Champaign:
Andy McKenna, Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, and other
legislators discuss the stalled state budget talks and their ideas
for changing state government. This event was part of the
Republicans' multi-stop "Reform Illinois" tour.
Recorded July 30, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 40 minutes. |
Retirement Announcement of
Congressman Ray LaHood |
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: Congressman
Ray LaHood announces his retirement from the U.S. House of
Representatives at the end of his current term. Congressman
LaHood was first elected in the Republican sweep of 1994 which led
to the Republicans taking control of the House for the first time in
40 years.
Recorded July 27, 2007.
Aired the week of August 6, 2007. 20 minutes. |
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July |
Details on the Electric Rate
Relief Agreement |
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From
Springfield: our one-on-one interview
with Scott Cisel, President and CEO of Ameren Illinois. Mr.
Cisel tells us what the recent electric rate relief agreement will
mean for homeowners and businesses, as well as what the long-term
impact will be on Ameren as a power provider. |
