Once a Tea Party Republican, former Congressman Joe Walsh of Illinois now calls himself "politically homeless," and independent conservative, and a never-Trumper.

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Walsh about his choice to join an amicus brief in support of Colorado's decision to bar Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.

Former Illinois Congressman joins amicus brief in Colorado case before U.S. Supreme Court

CNI's Jennifer Fuller talks with Hannah Meisel, who covered the federal corruption trial of former state Sen. Sam McCann.

Capitol Cast: Sam McCann trial ends as strangely as it began

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

Capitol News Roundup: February 17, 2024

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki about Gov. JB Pritzker's proposed FY 2025 budget, along with reaction to it and more.

Capitol Cast: FY 2025 budget proposal

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller wraps up the week's news from in and around the state capitol.

Capitol News Roundup: March 23, 2024

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 Cast: Teacher Shortages

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

Capitol News Roundup: May 4, 2024

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

Capitol News Roundup: May 11, 2024

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.

Capitol Cast: Illinois Lawmakers Launch

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

Capitol News Roundup: May 18, 2024

The Illinois House and Senate closed out their spring session after their scheduled adjournment date, but in plenty of time to avoid an overtime session. Still, there were plenty of late nights and drama to accompany the final days of work.

Illinois Lawmakers: Leaders reflect on budget, session

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

Capitol News Roundup: May 31, 2024

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller reports the week's news from around Illinois.

Capitol News Roundup: June 8, 2024

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller speaks with Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lou Sandoval. In this week's episode, Sandoval discusses his organization's reaction to the new FY 2025 Illinois budget, plans for the future and more.

IL Chamber CEO Lou Sandoval discusses FY 2025 budget

Capitol News Roundup - June 15, 2024

Capitol News Roundup: June 22, 2024

CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller has the week's news from around Illinois

Capitol News Roundup: August 3, 2024

The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down the week that was at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Behind the Scenes at the DNC | Capitol Cast - 8/24/2024

Capitol News Roundup: September 6, 2024

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