State Week - Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III

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**State Week – Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III**

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.orgSupport for State Week comes from:Pie OrgThe Illinois Education Association Visit Springfield

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State Week: Can we believe the polls? Oct 23, 2026

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A polling expert joins us to give us tips on how to view the political surveys.

State Week: Bailey, Pritzker square off in their only debate Oct 16, 2026

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Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger met in the WTTW studios just weeks ahead of Election Day.

State Week: Durkin backs Pritzker; Hastert's rise and fall Oct 09, 2026

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State Week: The Choate solution Oct 02, 2026

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The Pritzker has announced a plan to greatly reduce services and employment at the southern Illinois mental health and developmental center.

State Week: Can Illinois meet its carbon goals? Sep 24, 2026

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Illinois has an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. But a new reports shows the state is not on pace to hit the goal. It offers recommendations to get back on track, but those would require some major changes. It's uncertain if the political will exists to make that happen.

State Week: Trump endorses Bailey; Chicago's mayor to seek re-election Sep 17, 2026

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Republican Darren Bailey picked up the endorsement of President Donald Trump this week, whether he wanted it or not.

State Week: Legislative watchdog resigns amid scrutiny Sep 11, 2026

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Lawmakers could consider changes to the office after the latest scandal resulted in a state representative stepping down.

State Week: The Chicago Bears stadium saga continues Sep 04, 2026

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The team has yet to finalize a plan to stay in Illinois or move games to Indiana.

State Week: Concerns over Trump's mail voting rules Aug 28, 2026

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Illinois has joined other states in a legal challenge against the president's order.

State Week: Politics at the Illinois State Fair Aug 21, 2026

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Democrats and Republicans held their annual rallies at the fairgrounds in Springfield.

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