Capitol Cast: Illinois

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

A scheduled May 24th adjournment looms over Illinois lawmakers, as they work to pass legislation and approve a budget with less than ten days to go. While a fiscal plan may be the biggest issue left to address, several others are rising to the top of the list.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

In this episode, hear our new program Illinois Lawmakers. The show enters its 39th season in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. With just a few weeks left before their scheduled adjournment, leaders in the Illinois House and Senate have begun budget negotiation in earnest. But without their support for Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed spending plan, some state agencies may be looking at cuts.

CNI's Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news from around Illinois.

Educators from about 50 local school districts convened a summit this week to share ideas and strategies for navigating the state's ongoing teacher shortage. One particular challenge many districts face is not just filling vacant positions, but building and maintaining a diverse teacher workforce that can connect with the state's increasingly diverse student body. CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Dr. Rovel Pollock, director of human resources at the Valley View School District in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, who led a panel discussion on diversifying the educator workforce.

Capitol News Illinois Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller recaps the week's news.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Eric Hill, executive director of SkillsUSA Illinois, about career and technical education in Illinois.

Capitol News Illinois Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki recaps the week's news.

Capitol News Illinois’ Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock talk about the action of the House deadline week, including Gov. JB Pritzker’s insurance reforms and a new plan for pensions.