Capitol News Illinois’ statehouse reporting team joins host Jak Tichenor for a wrap-up of the 2025 spring legislative session. They break down how lawmakers managed to pass a state budget during what many called a “difficult year” and examine the major issues that didn’t make it across the finish line — including proposed reforms for energy policy and mass transit. Don’t miss this in-depth look at what passed, what stalled, and what’s next for Illinois.
GUESTS:
Jerry Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief, Capitol News Illinois
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.
