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Capitol Cast: Illinois is hosted by Capitol News Illinois. The show is categorised under news and has published 351 episodes.

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Capitol Cast: Illinois has published 351 episodes.

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Capitol Cast: Illinois

Hosted by Capitol News Illinois · news · EN · 351 episodes

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Your trusted source for news and analysis of Illinois state government

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What is Capitol Cast: Illinois?

Capitol Cast: Illinois is a news podcast hosted by Capitol News Illinois, with 351 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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Capitol Cast: Illinois
State Fair kicks off campaign season
Aug 14, 202623 min
The Illinois State Fair got underway this week, marking the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 general election campaign. The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down what to expect during political events that coincide with the fair. Plus, an update on CNI's pursuit of public records from the Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois' response to the Trump administration's change in vaccination recommendations, and the latest discussions regarding keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
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Interview with House Speaker Welch
Aug 7, 202631 min
CNI Reporter Ben Szalinski talks one-on-one with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch about criticism he has received over his handling of sexual harassment complaints against former Rep. Harry Benton.
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School funding crisis, Welch under pressure
Jul 31, 202628 min
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch vows to push for additional school funding during the fall veto session as Chicago Public Schools prepares for layoffs. Welch is also coming under pressure over his handling of the Harry Benton sexual harassment scandal as Rep. Fred Crespo calls for him to step down. Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker signs a statewide cellphone ban for public schools and the State Board of Elections responds to threats of prosecution from the Trump administration. Peter Hancock, Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski discuss the week's news.
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GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained
Jul 24, 202632 min
GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained by Capitol News Illinois
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Scandals roil Illinois House
Jul 10, 202634 min
One Democratic member of the House has been forced to resign and another has come under federal indictment. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court upholds Illinois' assault weapon ban; the Trump administration threatens to prosecute state election officials; and a CNI analysis shows inequities remain in Illinois' school finance system. Peter Hancock, Hannah Meisel, Ben Szalinski and Jerry Nowicki discuss the week's major stories.
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Al Sharpton

President & Founder, National Action Network

JB Pritzker

Governor of Illinois, Illinois

Darren Bailey

former Illinois state senator, farmer, Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in the 2026 election, Physiology First Riverina

Tim Killeen

University of Illinois

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Capitol Cast: Illinois

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Capitol Cast: Illinois?

About the host

Recent episodes

State Fair kicks off campaign season

Interview with House Speaker Welch

School funding crisis, Welch under pressure

GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained

Scandals roil Illinois House

Guest Appearances

Al Sharpton

JB Pritzker

Darren Bailey

Tim Killeen

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Best industries to pitch Capitol Cast: Illinois for

Podcasts like Capitol Cast: Illinois

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Capitol Cast: Illinois

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Capitol Cast: Illinois?

About the host

Recent episodes

State Fair kicks off campaign season

Interview with House Speaker Welch

School funding crisis, Welch under pressure

GOP calls for transparency; Noncitizen voting explained

Scandals roil Illinois House

Guest Appearances

Al Sharpton

JB Pritzker

Darren Bailey

Tim Killeen

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Capitol Cast: Illinois for

Podcasts like Capitol Cast: Illinois

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