Under the Dome

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FBI agents raid Sen. Sandoval's offices, Alan Lowe fired from ALPLM, a ban for flavored e-cigarettes Sep 27, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Under the Dome the State Journal-Register’s Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg discuss why FBI agents raided the offices of Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago, Alan Lowe fired as director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the move towards banning flavored e-cigarettes in Illinois.

Record breaking State Fair, bill to cap insulin costs, tax amnesty program, report on Don Tracy & Illinois Gaming Board Sep 19, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Under the Dome the State Journal-Register’s Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg discuss the Illinois State Fair breaking its all-time record for revenue raised in this year and what that means for the success of the fair, the Illinois Department of Revenue tax amnesty program that begins Oct. 1st, Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, sponsoring a bill to cap the out of pocket expenses for insulin to $100 a month and the details of the state’s Office of Executive Inspector General report dealing Springfield lawyer Don Tracy and the Illinois Gaming Board.

Gov. Pritzker urges federal action on gun control, Anne Burke named Chief Justice, Illinois voted "sexiest state" Sep 12, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Under the Dome the State Journal-Register’s Doug Finke returns to the podcast with Bernard Schoenburg to discuss Gov. J.B. Pritzker joining a dozen Democratic governors signing a letter urging President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to embrace “sensible” gun control legislation, Justice Anne Burke named the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and why that’s an issue in Illinois, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins the private sector and why Illinois was voted the "sexiest state."

Legalized marijuana in Springfield, state of gambling in the city, DNR hiring Sep 06, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Under the Dome the State Journal-Register’s Bernard Schoenburg is joined by Brenden Moore as he fills in for Doug Finke this week to talk about the details of legalized use of marijuana in they city of Springfield, the state of gambling in city, DNR set to make new hires and how the graduated income tax may play in the upcoming election.

Gov. Pritzker's Broken Leg, nearly 600 bills signed, RFP to sell the Thompson Center Aug 30, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Under the Dome the State Journal-Register’s Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg break down Gov. Pritzker’s broken leg and the scope of what has happened this year with nearly 600 bills signed including recent bills dealing with small pharmacy protections and outlawing smoking in cars with children. They also dive into the state’s Department of Central Management Services announcement that they will issue a request for proposals seeking “an array of technical and project management expertise” to sell the state’s Helmut Jahn-designed James R. Thompson Center.

Madigan report, Sandoval controversy, coal plants shutting down Aug 27, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Under the Dome, The State Journal-Register’s Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg break down the Madigan report about sexual harassment complaints connected to the speaker; the controversy around photos from a fundraising event for Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval; Vistra Energy closing coal burning power plants in Canton, Havana, Hennepin and Coffeen; and Gov. Pritzker signs legislation raising the minimum salary for teachers in Illinois to $40,000.

Pelosi and Scalise come to Springfield, Political Days at the Illinois State Fair Aug 16, 2019

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On this week's episode of Under The Dome the State Journal-Register's Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg breakdown a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise as the Democrats and Republicans host their political days at the Illinois State Fair.

Finke goes to the Fair, State employee back pay, Trump & Blagojevich, Aug 09, 2019

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On this week's episode the State Journal-Register's Doug Finke and Bernard Schoenburg discuss back pay for Illinois state employees, the possibility that President Trump would commute disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence, the investigation of Illinois State Sen. Tom Cullerton and the upcoming political days at the Illinois State Fair.

Joe Crain's new state job, 'jihad squad' and KKK hoods, dirty tricks, Madigan allies Jul 26, 2019

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On this week's episode of Under the Dome, Bernie and Doug cover former meteorologist Joe Crain's new job at the state, both political parties getting in trouble over insensitive/racist Facebook posts, dirty tricks by Rodney Davis' side in the 13th Congressional District race, and more questions about allies of House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Confederate Railroad controversy, lawmaker pay Jul 12, 2019

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Before a few days ago, there's a good chance you've never heard about the band Confederate Railroad. That all changed when the Pritzker administration canceled the band's show at the Du Quoin State Fair because the group has the word "Confederate" in its name. We talk about that on this week's episode of Under the Dome.

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