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As the nation marks the 70th anniversary of the German surrender on May 8, 1945, we speak with Lobbyist Dick Lockhart, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII, and spent four months as a prisoner of war in Germany. Mr Lockhart recalls the final months of the war, where he was when the end came, and trying to find his parents when he returned to his home in Indiana.
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Former Governor Edgar, and a panel of political scientists from the University of Illinois, discuss who won the 2012 Elections and why. Governor Edgar also discusses the future of the Illinois Republican Party,
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Jan 26, 2017
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Governor Rauner delivers his fiscal year 2016 Budget Address
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Jan 26, 2017
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Andrew Broy, the President and CEO of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools talks with Jeff Berkowitz about why he supports school choice in Illinois, but is against school vouchers.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the State Capitol... We hear the comments of those who rallied against legislation that would legalize gay marriage in Illinois.
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Jan 26, 2017
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We speak with State Senator Darin LaHood, who was recently appointed to fill out the term of former senator Dale Risinger (R) of Peoria, who had resigned the post. Senator LaHood is an attorney and the son of former Congressman, Ray LaHood, who was appointed by President Obama to serve as US Secretary of Transportation.
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Jan 25, 2017
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Lead by Sen Christine Radogno, Illinois Senate Republicans brief the press on their alternative budget proposal, that they say will cut $5 Billion from the spending proposed by Gov Quinn for the FY 2012 Budget. Their statistics say this brings the state to a path that produces Billions in surplus funds over the next four years -- without borrowing more to pay bills. They also say Gov Quinn's budget will lead to a deficit of $22 Billion over the same four years - leaving the state even worse off...
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Jan 25, 2017
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Jan 25, 2017
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John Bambenek, who had previously pushed for a Recall Amendment to the Illinois Consitution, tells the Illinois Channel why he is against the Recall Amendment that voters will see on the Nov 2, 2010 Ballot.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Next we talk one on one with Judy Cates -- Democratic candidate seeking election as a Judge on the 5th District Court of Appeals. This was recorded in December 2011.
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Jan 26, 2017
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From the Sangamo Club in Springfield: former Governor Jim Edgar (R) and State Senator John Sullivan (D) discuss the results of Illinois' primary election. This year, Illinois was one of 24 states that held its primary election or caucus on February 5, or "Super Tuesday." 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.
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Jan 25, 2017
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We talk with Jeff Adkisson of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association, about the great harvest farmers are realizing in 2014 and the role of grain elevators in buying and selling grains. The grain elevators act somewhat like banks for farmers, where they can dry their crop for storage, and then sell it off as they need to raise money. Farmers can pay to keep the crop stored in grain bins, if they think the current price of corn and soybeans is too low. Or, they can write contracts to sell the...
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Jan 26, 2017
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We hear part of the budget debate, as Illinois House members worked through a series of budget bills, that funded various state agencies. One of the bills funding the Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, was challenged by Democratic Rep Jack Franks, who makes an argument that the Department should be cut out of the budget -- and what reaction he received from the Republican House members.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Jan 25, 2017
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From Scott AFB in Illinois: Gov Rauner and Sen Dick Durbin, are among the dignitaries dedicating the new Cyber Security Center, which will be the largest such facility in the nation, as we fight a daily online cyber war with nations, seeking to steal our business and military secrets.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Our contributing correspondent Jeff Berkowitz talks to Charles Thomas about the state's underfunded pensions, the 2014 governor race, and Barack Obama's time as a state senator.
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Jan 26, 2017
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SUAA Attorney Aaron Maduff talks with the Illinois Channel following his making oral arguments before the Illinois Supreme Court in the case involving the constitutionality of the Pension Reform law. Maduff tells the Illinois Channel why he argued if the State can break a contract with pension beneficiaries, it could break any contract by arguing financial distress.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin discusses the unfunded mandates the state legislature has handed down to municipal pension systems. Mayor Davlin says the legislature's demands that cities retroactively expand pension benefits for firemen and policemen is undermining city budgets across Illinois.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the Illinois Association of School Boards annual conference, we hear educators share insights into how interesting -- and FREE -- technology is now being used in classrooms. These include "social media" sites, and others that many may not have heard of, but which expand the teaching tools for instructors.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Brad Richards, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Oil and Gas Association, discusses the potential economic impact fracking could have on the southern Illinois area once the energy production process is begun.
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Jan 25, 2017
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David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, explains why he supports the work of The Illinois Channel.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Democratic Candidate for Re-Election, Gov. Pat Quinn, speaks to us about his candidacy during Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Sen. Bill Brady, the GOP candidate for governor in 2010, discusses why he is running again for governor, how he would manage the state differently than Gov. Quinn, and how difficult of a decision it was on his family to run for governor a third time.
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Jan 26, 2017
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From Springfield: our one-on-one conversation with Senator Dick Durbin, who is seeking a third term to the United States Senate.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Matt Hart, Executive Director of the Illinois Trucking Assn, talks about the need to fund new roads, the growing demand for truck drivers, and why he says Illinois needs to eliminate the truck fees put in place by Rod Blagojevich, which continues to make Illinois non-competitive in attracting and keeping trucking firms.
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Jan 25, 2017
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Candidate for IL Governor, Treasurer Dan Rutherford, offers a brief response to the allegations made against him.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the City Club of Chicago: A panel of three Chicago Sun-Times journalists discuss Sports and Public Policy, the Mantei T'ao scandal, and the prevalence of performance enhancing drugs in sports. This runs about 50 minutes
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Jan 25, 2017
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Rep Elaine Nekritz (D) talks about her bill to allow those convicted of having four DUI's to still drive. She lays out the qualifications in the bill, and why she felt it was needed to introduce this legislation
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Jan 25, 2017
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Interview begins at 24 second mark A small portion of our interview with Mayor Tim Davlin, on Aug 25, 2010, when he shares his thoughts on running a city like a business -- and the problem with that.
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Jan 26, 2017
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From the State Capitol.. we speak with Ben Schwarm of the Illinois School Boards Assn, and hear why they were concerned about a proposal to shift the future cost of teachers pensions, to local school districts
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Next from Springfield: Republican Congressman Aaron Schock, who is considering a run for Governor in 2014, talks with reporters about his thoughts on a variety of policy issues at the state and national level.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the State Capitol... We talk with two women promoting a greater awareness of Alzheimer's. We'll hear how the disease impacts those who have it, and it's affect on the family members and care-givers of those with the disease.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Rep. John Bradley talks to the Illinois Channel about a bill that would allow Hydraulic Fracking in southern Illinois
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Jan 26, 2017
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From the City Club of Chicago, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno discusses the effects of the recently passed pension reform bill, the expiration of the state's income tax increase, and how to improve Illinois' business climate.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From a candidates forum organized by the Illinois Farm Bureau, Gov Pat Quinn talks about his record and what issues he would like to address if he is granted another four-year term as governor.
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Jan 25, 2017
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Sr. VP Craig D. Nelson discusses why Ameren supports the Electric Rate Increase Bill, and how it will save money for Illinoisans.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: following the Governor's Budget Address, lawmakers and others offered their reaction to the proposed budget.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From Cleveland, Ohio: we see how average Illinoisans and Illinois lawmakers are joining the Obama army of volunteers on the campaign trail.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the House Chamber of the Old State Capitol in Springfield: famed Lincoln impersonator George Buss offers a depiction of President Abraham Lincoln holding a Presidential News Conference in April 1865 as the Civil War drew to a close. Members of Springfield's Capitol press corps pepper President Lincoln with period questions on taxes, how he plans to heal the nation's wounds, and his future plans after he leaves the White House. This event was organized by the Abraham Lincoln Association in...
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Jan 26, 2017
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From Illinois College in Jacksonville: former Congressman Lee Hamilton, who also served as Vice-Chair of the 9/11 Commission, delivers a speech entitled, "Advice for the Next President." A former Democratic Congressman from Indiana, Lee Hamilton served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and is considered an expert in foreign affairs.
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Jan 26, 2017
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AT the Mid-Year meeting of the Illinois Bar Association, Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court, delivers the after dinner remarks at the annual dinner honoring the Supreme Court.
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Jan 26, 2017
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From the Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield... an encore presentation of our 2008 interview with Historian Carole Merritt, as she recounts the details that led to the August, 1908 race riot and lynchings in Springfield
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Jan 26, 2017
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From Chicago, Gov. Quinn signs a bill into law expanding Illinois' Medicaid rolls as part of President Obama's healthcare law. Although critics of the expansion say the state can not afford it, Governor Quinn says funds from the federal government will financially support the expansion.
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Jan 26, 2017
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Bruce Rauner is asked to clarify/respond to whether he worked unethically behind the scenes to get his daughter on to a principal's list that would get her into a prestigious Chicago school.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the State Capitol in Springfield: Colleen Callahan launches her campaign as the Democratic candidate for Illinois' 18th Congressional District seat. The position is currently held by Congressman Ray LaHood (R), who is retiring at the end of this year.
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Jan 26, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, the chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, discusses some of the more serious threats facing the U.S. and its allies in the 21st Century. Rep. Rogers also discusses why he's leaving congress to host his own syndicated radio show come January of 2015.
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Jan 25, 2017
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from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.. We talk with State Senator Chapin Rose (R), about the leading agricultural businesses located in Central Illinois, and how they impact the Illinois economy.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From the City Club of Chicago: Illinois Senate President John Cullerton talks in-depth about the on-going financial crisis impacting Illinois government. This runs about 40 mins.
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Jan 26, 2017
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We talk with Dan Long, the executive director of the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, about the effect on state revenue with the state income tax rate now dropping. Mr Long also comments on the financial hole expected for the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, and whether the state can pay off some of its debt in the near future, thus expecting more revenue.
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Jan 25, 2017
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From Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois in Urbana: the University of Illinois has decided to retire Chief Illiniwek as the symbol of its fighting spirit after 80 years of service. The Chief's final performance was on the basketball court on February 21st. We bring you his final appearance at the University's Memorial Stadium during halftime of the Illinois-Purdue football game.
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