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9/6/24
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EAST ST LOUIS POVERTY FORUM
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Illinois has the potential to eradicate childhood poverty, but it will require a concentrated, sustained effort in partnership with families and disadvantaged communities, says Tasha Green Cruzat, president of Children’s Advocates for Change, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on childhood wellbeing. That commitment drives the policy forum her organization is hosting in East St. Louis next week. This event will unite social service providers, educators, health officials, and lawmakers to address barriers to lifting families out of poverty in one of the nation’s most disadvantaged cities. Reporter: Molly Parker. Word Count: 700-800. Broadcast: No. Audio/Video: No. Photo: file. ETA: 2 p.m.
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09/04/24 |
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FUNERAL HOME |
An affidavit filed in the lawsuit against August Heinz and Heinz Funeral Home claims the remains of more than 800 people may have been mishandled or mislabeled. Attorneys are seeking class action status in the case, which prompted legislation last spring in the Illinois General Assembly. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word Count: 800-900 words. Broadcast: Reader, VO. Audio/Video: Video. Photo: Yes. ETA: 11:30 a.m. |
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09/04/24 |
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LIGAS RULING |
A federal judge has rejected Illinois' bid to end court oversight of its disability services. The state argued it had met the 2011 Ligas consent decree's terms by expanding community-based services, but advocates were opposed, arguing that issues with crisis support and specialized care persist. Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman acknowledged the state's progress but noted it has not fully met its commitments. Reporter: Molly Parker. Word count: 700-800. Broadcast: Reader.
Audio/video: No. Photo: stock/file. ETA 1 p.m. |
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09/03/24 |
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CONCEAL CARRY |
A federal judge says a state law banning the carrying of concealed weapons on public transportation is unconstitutional, but only as it applies to four plaintiffs in a lawsuit, meaning the law remains in effect for everyone else. Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office says it will likely appeal. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 500-700 words. Photo: stock/file. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD |
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09/03/24 |
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CAPITOL BRIEFS |
The secretary of state's office launched a new program aimed at enlisting high school "ambassadors" to encourage young people to register as organ donors. Gov. JB Pritzker and officials from electric utility Commonwealth Edison touted their efforts to use more electric vehicles in Illinois. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 500-700. Broadcast: Readers. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA: 4 p.m. |
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8/30/24
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STATE OF THE UNION
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In their annual State of Labor report, the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, found increases in union membership as well as growth in private sector unions in Illinois. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,000-1,250. Broadcast: Yes (Reader, Radio CC). Audio/video: Yes. Photo: TBD. ETA: Friday morning.
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8/29/24
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CAPITOL BRIEFS
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Relocations have begun at Stateville Correctional Center as unions picket, while Illinoisans can now submit designs for a new state flag. Reporters: Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams. Word count: 500-700. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No Photo: File. ETA 4:30 p.m.
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8/29/24
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MENTAL HEALTH
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A state law intended to help people with mental illness avoid confrontations with police had been on the books for three years when Sonya Massey was shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy. But its launch has been delayed since July 2022. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word count: 1,850-1,950. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA: Thursday morning.
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8/28/24
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SOCIAL EQUITY
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Social equity cannabis businesses have struggled to get off the ground five years after marijuana was legalized in Illinois. License owners claim the industry's legal framework denies them business opportunities granted to major corporations, such as access to the state's medical patients. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 1000+. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Video/audio: No. ETA: 1 p.m.
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8/27/24
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HARRIS SUPPORTERS 2019
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Illinois officials who supported Kamala Harris during her first presidential campaign in 2019 are taking a victory lap after the Democratic Party officially made Harris its nominee for president last week at the DNC. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 1500. Broadcast: n/a. Photos: Yes. ETA: 12 p.m.
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8/27/24
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PHOTOS: DU QUOIN FAIR
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Photos and cutlines from the twilight parade of the Du Quoin State Fair. Photographers: Lylee Gibbs and Dominique Martinez-Powell. ETA: 8/27 at 10 a.m.
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8/24/24
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CAPITOL CAST
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The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down the week that was at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Host: Hannah Meisel. Guest: Peter Hancock, Andrew Adams. ERT: 25-30 min. ETA: 8/24/24.
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8/23/24
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DNC PHOTO GALLERY
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Throughout the week at the DNC, CNI's Andrew Adams captured photos of the Illinois delegation, speeches by prominent Democrats and protests outside the convention's security perimeter. Reporter: Andrew Adams ERT: 25-30 min
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8/23/24
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CANDIDATE SLATING
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The state elections board ruled Friday that Jay Keeven, a Metro East House Republican candidate, can appear on the November ballot. Challenges against him stemmed from a law banning "candidate slating" that Democrats pushed through the General Assembly in a 48-hour period in May. The board also ruled on whether three third-party or indepedent candidates may appear on the presidential ballot. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 600-800. Broadcast: Reader. Photos: File. ETA 3 p.m.
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8/23/24
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GOP FOR HARRIS
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Adam Kinzinger, a former Illinois congressman, addressed the DNC crowd Thursday night as a "Republican for Harris." Other members of that group include former Congressman Ray LaHood and former Gov. Jim Edgar. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 600-700. Broadcast: TBA. Photos: Yes. ETA 10:30 a.m.
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8/22/24
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DNC DAY 4 BREAKFAST RECAP
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As the Democratic National Convention wraps up today, party leaders in Illinois are preparing to send their volunteers and workers into the field to help elect Democrats. But with Illinois already a reliably blue state, leaders are making plans to invest in other states where electoral votes may be more in play. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says voters in his state may be persuadable, but it will take work. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 800 - 1,000 words. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 3 p.m.
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8/22/24
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DNC DAY 4 (broadcast only)
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UPDATE: Additional clips from former IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan and former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger have been added.
On the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, party leaders from Illinois sought to keep the momentum going. They urged volunteers to take this week's energy out to their communities, and work hard to elect Democrats - including Kamala Harris - in November. Reporter: Andrew Adams Audio/Video: Yes ETA: 3:00 p.m.
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8/22/24
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ABORTION EVOLUTION PRITZKER
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With the financial backing of Gov. JB Pritzker, abortion rights ballot measures in other states are a testing ground for a new messaging he and his political team are pushing: reframing reproductive health access out of the silo of "social issues" and as an economic issue and a matter of "freedom." Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 1300-1500. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: reader. ETA: 1 p.m.
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8/21/24
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DNC DAY 3 (broadcast only)
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Democrats have invited labor leaders this week to show the movement's overwhelming support of the party. Illinois delegates on Wednesday heard from the heads of the state AFL-CIO, ironworkers' union and the Chicago Federation of Labor at their delegation breakfast. Reporter(s): Andrew Adams, Andrew Campbell. Snippets: 3. Video/Audio. Recap: Yes. ETA: 3:30 p.m.
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8/21/24
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DNC PROTESTS
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Over the first few days of the Democratic National Convention, thousands took to the streets to protest mostly for the pro-Palestinian cause. While most protestors remained peaceful, Tuesday evening saw a clash between protestors and police outside the Israeli consulate. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 1,000-1,200. Photos: Yes. ETA: 2 p.m.
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8/21/24
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DNC DAY 3 BREAKFAST RECAP
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Organized labor was once again the themes of the Illinois delegation's breakfast, with labor leaders who rose to the national ranks after getting their start in Chicago holding the state up as a national leader. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 900-1,000. Photos: Yes . ETA 1:30 p.m.
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8/21/24
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OBAMA SPEECH
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Former President and Chicago resident Barack Obama gave the Tuesday evening keynote address at the DNC. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 700-800 words. Photos: Yes. ETA: 10 a.m.
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8/20/24
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PRITZKER SPEECH
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Gov. JB Pritzker is slated to address the crowd at the DNC on Tuesday. It's unclear what time he will speak, but we will have coverage of his remarks. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: TBD. Photos: Yes. ETA: TBD.
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8/20/24
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DNC DAY 2 BREAKFAST RECAP
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Illinois leaders and guest speakers focused on reproductive rights and organized labor among other topics at their Tuesday morning DNC breakfast. Several Illinois speakers addressed the DNC crowd Monday night as well. Reporter: Peter Hancock (Jerry Nowicki contributing). Word count: 800-1,100. Photos: Yes. ETA 4:30 p.m.
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8/19/24
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DNC DAY 2 (broadcast only)
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Illinois Democrats focused on reproductive rights and economic issues as they rallied Tuesday morning during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Speakers included Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Senate President Don Harmon and more. Reporter(s): Andrew Adams, Andrew Campbell. Snippets: 3. Video/Audio. Recap: Yes. ETA: 3:30 p.m.
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8/19/24
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DNC DAY 1 BREAKFAST RECAP
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CNI's Hannah Meisel is on the scene at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Gov. JB Pritzker kicked off the Illinois delegation’s Monday breakfast. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 1000 - 1100 words. Photos: file. Broadcast: see rail below. ETA: EOD.
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8/19/24
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DNC DAY 1 (broadcast only)
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Illinois Democrats kicked off day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with several speakers - including Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and others. Outside the convention, protesters gathered in the city to make their voices heard. Reporter(s): Andrew Adams, Andrew Campbell. Snippets: 3. Video/Audio Recap: Yes. ETA: TBD.
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8/19/24
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CAIRO 3D PRINTER
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A massive 15-ton 3D printer has arrived in Cairo to print a duplex and hundreds gathered in the town on Saturday to watch a demonstration of the futuristic machine – a first for the region. This marks the first new home construction in Cairo in nearly 50 years. It is expected to take the printer 45 hours over the coming week to build the home’s exterior and interior walls. Reporter: Molly Parker. Word Count: 800-1000. Photo: Julia Rendleman. Broadcast: TBA. ETA: EOD.
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8/16/24
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CAPITOL CAST: POLITICS AT THE STATE FAIR
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The Capitol News Illinois team discusses some of the major themes that emerged from Democratic and Republican political days at the Illinois State Fair. Peter Hancock, Jerry Nowicki, and Hanna Meisel. Length: 19:15. ETA: 4 p.m.
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8/16/24
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CAPITOL BRIEFS: BIDEN DESIGNATES SPRINGFIELD 1908 RACE RIOT MONUMENT
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President Joe Biden designated the "Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument," a lawsuit seeks to block a state law that prohibits financial institutions from charging fees on the tax and tip portions of credit or debit card purchases, and the comptroller is withholding state funding to the village of Dolton. Reporters: Jerry Nowicki and Andrew Adams. Word count: 1,000-1,000 . Photo: File. Broadcast: Radio CC. ETA EOD.
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8/16/24
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TRANSMISSION LINES
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A state judge tossed out a proposal for a new high voltage transmission line - a megaproject that proponents say would provide a path for the state to meet its greenhouse gas emission goals. But farmers and landowners pushed back against it, saying that the project didn't have the financing it needed and questioning the constitutionality of Illinois' landmark climate legislation. The owners of the transmission line development have promised to appeal to the state Supreme Court. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 700-900 words. Photo: Illustration/graphic. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: noon.
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NOTES & QUOTES GOP
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Despite a rain delay, the GOP faithful gathered at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Thursday for Republican Day with their sites set on whittling down their superminorities in the General Assembly. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count 1,000-1,200. Broadcast: No. ETA 5 p.m. |
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8/15/24
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GOP DAY
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Republicans are scheduled to have their day at the State Fair on a rainy Thursday. We’ll have coverage of the GOP’s central committee breakfast and afternoon rally. Reporters: CNI team. Word count: TBD. Broadcast: Yes. Photos: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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8/15/24
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NOTES AND QUOTES
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Jerry Nowicki takes a look at Governor's Day, including notable quotes from the various speakers. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,000. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: No. ETA: Thursday 7:30 a.m.
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8/14/24
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MASSEY FAMILY LEGISLATION
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Attorneys for the family of Sonya Massey say they intend to push for legislation at the state and federal level to boost accountability in law enforcement. They say waiting periods before a hire or transfer, along with other red flag information, should be included in expansions of law enforcement reforms in Springfield and Washington. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word Count: 800-1,000 words. Photo: TBD. Broadcast: Reader, Radio CC Video/Audio: Audio. ETA: EOD.
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8/14/24
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CAPITOL CAST: PREPPING FOR THE '24 DNC
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is among the state’s Democrats preparing for next week’s national convention in Chicago. In this episode of Capitol Cast, Peter Hancock talks with Stratton about strategies and priorities for the Harris/Walz campaign, as well as down-ballot races and issues she’s focused on. Host: Peter Hancock. Guest: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. ERT: 18-20 min. ETA: 3 p.m.
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8/14/24
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GOVERNOR’S DAY
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Democrats are gathering at the Illinois State Fair and for their annual county chairs’ brunch. Coverage and photos of the brunch and fair rally. Reporters: CNI team. Word count: TBD. Broadcast: TBD. Photos: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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8/13/24
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CAPITOL BRIEFS: PRITZKER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR STRATEGIC PLAN ON AGING ILLINOISANS
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order aimed at supporting older Illinoisans, and the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity published a five-year economic plan this week. Reporters: Hannah Meisel and Andrew Adams. Word count 500-700 words. Photo: file. Broadcast: reader. ETA 3 p.m.
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8/12/24
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STATEVILLE
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A federal judge is ordering Gov. JB Pritzker's administration to move inmates out of Stateville Correctional Center by the end of September, citing safety concerns at the nearly 100-year-old prison. The Illinois Department of Corrections is already working on plans to close and rebuild Stateville, though details are sparse. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 850 words. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: 3:30 p.m.
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8/12/24
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BILL SIGNINGS
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 260 bills into law on Friday, including a measure regulating the death care industry, a bill allowing digital driver’s licenses and measures combatting opioid overdose. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 1,700-2,000. Broadcast: No. ETA 3 p.m.
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8/9/24
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CAMPBELL STEPS DOWN
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After facing pressure from Gov. JB Pritzker and others to resign following a deputy killing Sonya Massey, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced Friday he would retire. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word Count: 300-500. Broadcast: Reader. Photo: File. ETA EOD.
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8/9/24
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CAPITOL CAST: AUGUST HEATS UP
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CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki about the week's news. This week, Gov. JB Pritzker called for the resignation of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, he opened the Illinois State Fair, and he signed numerous bills into law. After the podcast was recorded, Campbell announced he would retire by the end of the month. Host: Jennifer Fuller. Guest: Jerry Nowicki
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OVERDOSE EDUCATION
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The Illinois State Board of Education released a set of guides for overdose education last month. The program materials, which are voluntary, are part of a 2023 law that required the Board of Education to craft state-approved materials for K-12 classes. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 500-700. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Video/audio: No. ETA: EOD.
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8/9/24
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GROCERY INITIATIVE
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The community of Cairo, Illinois, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help. Reporter: Molly Parker. Word count: 4,000. Photos: By Julia Rendleman. Broadcast: No. ETA: 1 p.m.
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8/8/24
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CAPITOL BRIEFS
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A lawsuit challenges the state's new "Workers Freedom of Speech Act"; Gov. JB Pritzker stepped up his criticism of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell this week, calling on him to resign after the death of Sonya Massey at the hands of a now-former deputy; Special training is being offered to recognize and potentially prevent attacks against seniors in the LGBTQ+ community; State leaders open the Illinois State Fair Reporter: CNI Staff Word Count: 750-1,000 words Photo: Yes Broadcast: Reader, Radio CC, TV SOT Audio/Video: Yes ETA: EOD.
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8/8/24
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MEDICAID WAIVER
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The Illinois Medicaid program is about to undergo fundamental changes by providing nonmedical social services like housing and food assistance, violence prevention and intervention, and pre-release services for incarcerated individuals. The services are allowed under a new waiver that federal officials approved in July. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 1,300 - 1,400 words. Photo: stock/file. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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OUTSAFE TRAINING (broadcast only)
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The U.S. Department of Justice reports an increase in violence and discrimination toward the older LGBTQ+ community. This week, AgeLinc, the Area Agency on Aging that serves central Illinois, is hosting a workshop for other organizations and service providers to learn more about the OUTSafe program - an older adult violence prevention training program. Reporter: Andrew Campbell. Photo: No. Broadcast Scripts: Reader, Radio CC, TV VOSOT Video/Audio: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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PHOTOS: FAIR RIBBON CUTTING
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Gov. JB Pritzker, first lady MK Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and others cut the ribbon on the 2024 Illinois State Fair on Thursday, officially launching the 11-day fair in Springfield. We will distributed photos but no story. Photographers: Jerry Nowicki & Peter Hancock ETA: 2 p.m.
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8/7/24
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2024 BUTTER COW
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The 2024 Illinois State Fair opens Thursday, and on Wednesday organizers unveiled one of the stars of the show: the Butter Cow. Following the "It's Showtime" theme, the sculpture features the traditional cow, along with a young magician showing off a magic act. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki, Peter Hancock. Word Count: 300-400. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader, TV VO. Video/Audio: Video only. ETA: 5:30 p.m.
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8/7/24
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REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
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Gov. JB Pritzker will sign multiple bills related to expanding reproductive rights access in Illinois, including a bill codifying a federal law allowing medical professionals to perform abortions when an individual is experiencing a high-risk clinical emergency. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 500-700. Photo: file. Broadcast: All. Video/audio: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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8/7/24
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SOUTH SUBURBAN AIRPORT
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A proposal for a state-backed airport in Chicago's south suburbs has gained renewed interest in recent years and a new study from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute says the airport could generate $1 billion in economic activity. But some local politicians are frustrated with the project and divisions remain over whether it should continue moving forward at all. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 800-900. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Video/audio: No. ETA: noon.
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8/6/24
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REENTRY IDS
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill concerning identification for people reentering society from corrections facilities. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 500-700. Photo: file. Broadcast: VOSOT. Video/audio: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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8/5/24 |
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BILL SIGNINGS |
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a measure to curtail the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act, a bill that would eliminate the statewide grocery tax by 2026 and a number of other measures into law. We'll cover some of the more interesting bills he has signed since Friday. Reporter: Hannah Meisel & Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,000-1,200. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: 5 p.m.
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8/2/24
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CAPITOL CAST: SONYA MASSEY
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In the weeks following the death of Sonya Massey, many are still questioning how it happened. In this week’s episode of Capitol Cast, CNI's Beth Hundsdorfer and Andrew Adams review the latest information in the ongoing investigation of now-former deputy Sean Grayson - who is accused of killing Massey.
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8/2/24
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AQUA RATES
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The Illinois Commerce Commission continued its public hearings this week, as commissioners consider requests from two water companies to raise rates for customers. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word Count: 800-1,000. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: EOD.
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8/2/24
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MADIGAN CASE
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July proved a busy month for both prosecutors and defense attorneys in federal corruption cases involving the alleged bribery of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan by utility giants ComEd and AT&T in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowing the federal bribery law in late June. Madigan is set to stand trial in October. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 1,600-1,800. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: EOD.
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8/1/24
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ELECTION JUDGES (broadcast only)
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Legislation passed earlier this year requires election authorities to revise things like badges for election judges and more. County clerks are using National Poll Worker Recruitment Day to highlight some of the changes, and talk about election security. Reporter: Andrew Campbell. Photo: No. Broadcast: Reader, Radio CC, TV VOSOT. ETA: EOD.
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8/1/24
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CAPITOL BRIEFS: GRAYSON, STATEVILLE, 2024 ELECTION
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The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office has released the personnel file of former deputy Sean Grayson, a new court filing requests transfer or release for dozens of people held at the Stateville Prison, and updates ahead of the 2024 General Election. Reporters: CNI Staff. Word count: 1,200-1,500. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader(s) ETA: EOD.
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7/31/24
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GRAYSON 911
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Sonya Massey was struggling with her mental health in the days before she was shot by Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson. In 911 calls, police were called several times by Massey and her mother as she experienced what her mother, Donna Massey, called a mental breakdown. In one of those calls, Donna Massey told a police dispatcher that she was afraid of police, but needed their help. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer Word count: 700-900 Photo: Yes Broadcast: Reader ETA: EOD.
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7/31/24
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WORKERS RIGHTS
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation banning so-called captive audience meetings, wherein employees are subjected to meetings where they're forced to listen to their employer's views on subjects including politics and religion. The bill was a top priority of organized labor during the General Assembly's spring session, as those meetings are often used to dissuade workers from forming a union in the early stages of organizing. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 700-900. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: 5 p.m.
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7/31/24
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MASSEY RALLY
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The family of of Sonya Massey, a Black woman killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy earlier this month, joined activists and prominent civil rights lawyers at a rally in Chicago last night. Speakers at the rally, including Al Sharpton, called on Illinois to enact a "Sonya Massey Law" to restrict how police officers can transfer between districts. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 800-1,000 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: 1 p.m.
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7/30/24 |
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LEARNING RECOVERY |
As the flow of federal pandemic relief funding for schools comes to an end, new research from the University of Illinois shows many students are still struggling to recover from the learning interruption that occurred when schools were forced to close. The study also shows many students who were pulled out of school at that time have not returned. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 1,000 - 1,200 words. Photo: Graphic. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: TBD. ETA: 4 p.m. |
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7/29/24
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STATE FAIR PREVIEW (broadcast only)
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The Illinois State Fair starts in 10 days. Officials gathered today to talk about what ‘s new and what to look forward to this year. Reporter: Andrew Campbell. Broadcast: VOSOT. Audio/Video:Yes. ETA: 3 p.m.
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7/29/24
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BIRTH EQUITY
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Gov. Pritzker to sign Birth Equity legislation in Chicago aimed at addressing Illinois’ high maternal mortality rate for Black women. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 500-700. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: reader. Video/audio: possible. ETA: EOD.
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7/26/24
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GRAYSON LOGAN CO
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Before Sean Grayson joined Sangamon County and was accused of shooting an unarmed woman in her kitchen, he spent a rocky year at Logan County Sheriff's Department. Complaints about inaccurate reports, unauthorized high-speed chases and policy violations led the chief deputy to ask: "How do we still employ you?" in a recorded meeting. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word count: 1500. Photo: File. Broadcast: reader. Video/Audio: audio. ETA: Noon.
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7/26/24
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RESTRAINT CHAIR FOLLOW
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A 9-month investigation by the Illinois Answers Project found Illinois county jails restrain people in chairs on average more than 1,000 times a year. Some people were restrained for hours or days on end and suffered injuries. CNI will distribute on behalf of Illinois Answers Project. Reporter: Grace Hauck, Illinois Answers Project. Word count: 4,000 - 5,000 words. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. Photos: Yes. ETA: 11:30 a.m.
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7/26/24
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QUANTUM DEVELOPMENT
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Gov. JB Pritzker joined state and federal dignitaries to announced the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on the south side of Chicago Thursday. The project includes a new tenant - PsiQuantum - as well as a partnership with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). State incentives for PsiQuantum total $200 million. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 500-700 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: 10:30 a.m.
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7/25/24
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WATER RATES
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The two largest private water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word Count: 1,300-1,400. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 4 p.m.
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7/25/24
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PBM HEARING
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State and federal lawmakers increase pressure on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), a key part of the prescription drug industry, as the Federal Trade Commission prepares to sue some of the top PBMs for failing to fulfill the agency's order from 2022. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 700-800 words. Photo: file. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: 1:30p p.m.
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7/24/24
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BLACK BEAR SIGHTINGS
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Rare black bear sightings across southern Illinois have sparked excitement. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources this week confirmed black bear sightings in Jackson, Williamson, Saline and Pope counties, but couldn’t say if it was one bear or multiple. IDNR urged people to put away food and exercise caution. European settlers and unregulated hunting drove black bears out of the state in the late 1800s, though they sometimes roam across state lines from Missouri and Wisconsin in the summer months. In 2015, Illinois made black bears a protected species. Reporter: Molly Parker. Word count: 450 words. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: no. Photo: file. ETA: 2 p.m.
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7/24/24
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CAPITOL CAST: POLITICAL TUMULT IN 2024
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CNI's Peter Hancock talks with Prof. E.J. Fagan with the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs about the news, and its impact on the 2024 campaign.
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7/24/24 |
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JUVENILE CENTER ABUSE |
A new set of lawsuits filed in state court in Chicago detail disturbing allegations of sexual assault from nearly 200 people over decades at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention center. This follows a similar set of lawsuits filed earlier this year alleging systemic abuse at state-run youth prisons. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 600-700. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Photo: YES. ETA: Moved to Wednesday, July 24th. |
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7/23/24 |
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DOJ INVESTIGATION |
The Justice Department will investigate the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, according to the attorney of the victim, Sonya Massey. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 6 p.m.
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NO SCHOOL FOLLOW |
An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws and policies to protect homeschooled children facing inadequate education, abuse and neglect. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer & Molly Parker. Word count: 1,400-1,500. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA 10 a.m. |
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7/22/24
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MURDER CHARGES UPDATE
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Officials will release body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that left a Sangamon County woman dead. Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in the case. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word count: 700-1,000. Broadcast: reader. Audio/video: Link to footage. Photo: file. ETA: 5 p.m.
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7/22/24
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LIGAS
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As Illinois seeks to end federal court oversight of its disability services, an independent court monitor says the state continues to fall short of promises made 13 years ago to allow people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live outside of institutions. Word count: 1,200-1,300. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA: noon.
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7/22/24
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HARRIS ENDORSED
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More Illinois Democrats, including Gov. JB Pritzker, are lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for president. Reporter: Andrew Adams and Peter Hancock. Word count: TBD. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA: Brief ASAP. Full story EOD. Possible: Sidebar.
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7/21/24
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BIDEN DROPOUT
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After weeks of pushing from fellow Democrats – including five of Illinois’ members of Congress – President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he will not accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for re-election. Illinois leaders react. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word Count: 700-900. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA: ASAP.
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7/19/24
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RNC IN PHOTOS
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Throughout the week, Capitol News Illinois’ Andrew Adams was photographing the action at the RNC, catching moments from the Illinois delegation and other attendees as well as key speeches. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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7/19/24
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CAPITOL CAST
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The Capitol News Illinois team was on the ground in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. Reporters Hannah Meisel, Peter Hancock and Andrew Adams recap the week’s events and look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Host: Hannah Meisel. Guest: CNI reporters Peter Hancock and Andrew Adam.
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7/19/24
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WATER RATES
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The two largest private water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word Count: 1,300-1,400. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA 9 a.m.
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7/18/24
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CCS SIGNING
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Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill pausing then further regulating carbon capture and sequestration technology in Illinois. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 500-800. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA 4 p.m.
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7/18/24 |
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MURDER CHARGES |
A Springfield woman’s call for help ended with her death and the indictment of a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy on counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word count: 600-700. Photo: Provided. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 1 p.m. |
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7/18/24
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RNC DAY 4 RECAP (print)
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Illinois Republicans marked a changing of the guard Thursday morning as delegates met for breakfast ahead of the final day of the GOP national convention. Reporter: CNI Team. Word count: 1,000-1,1000. Photo: Yes. ETA 4 p.m. |
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7/18/24
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RNC DAY 4 RECAP (broadcast only)
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Illinois Republicans marked a changing of the guard Thursday morning. |
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7/17/24
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RNC DAY 3 RECAP (print)
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The Illinois Republican Party's incoming chair Kathy Salvi addressed the state delegation at their daily breakfast meeting on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. She offered assurances that the party would win back both suburban voters and donors but wouldn't directly answer questions about whether she supports a national abortion ban -- a key issue for suburban women who've pushed once-reliably red suburban areas blue in recent campaign cycles. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 900-1200 Photos: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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7/17/24
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RNC DAY 3 RECAP (broadcast only)
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The Illinois Republican Party's incoming chair Kathy Salvi addressed the state delegation at their daily breakfast meeting on Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. Broadcast: TV package, radio super spot. ERT: 1:30. ETA 2:30 p.m.
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7/16/24 |
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NASHVILLE FLOODING |
Two days of heavy rainfall caused water to overflow and breach the dams of Nashville's city reservoir on Tuesday, resulting in extensive flooding and the evacuation of about 200 people from their homes in the small southern Illinois town of about 3,000 residents. Reporters: Molly Parker and Beth Hundsdorfer. Word Count: 700-800. photo: file. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA EOD |
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RNC DAY 2 BREAKFAST RECAP (print) |
The Capitol News Illinois team recaps the Illinois delegation's pre-RNC breakfast. Today's focus is crime and safety, while the delegation also talked about being a "big tent" party and whether it has room for people who are anti-Trump. Reporter: Peter Hancock & Hannah Meisel. Word Count: 700-1,000. Photo: Yes. ETA 4 p.m. |
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7/16/24
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The Capitol News Illinois team recaps the Illinois delegation's pre-RNC breakfast. Broadcast: TV Package, Radio Superspot.
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7/15/24
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RNC DAY 1 RECAP (print)
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Illinois delegates to the GOP convention appeared upbeat and optimistic Monday as the convention got underway. But the state party still faces challenges if it hopes to become competitive in staate and national races in the near future. Reporters: Peter Hancock and Hannah Meisel. Word count: 1,000 - 1,200 words. Photos: Yes. ETA: 5:30 pm.
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7/15/24
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RNC DAY 1 RECAP (broadcast only)
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Day one of the Republican National Convention wraps up. CNI reports on the big issues for Illinois, action from IL delegates, and expectations for the rest of the week. Reporter: TBD Broadcast: TV Package (can be broken into VOSOT) Radio Superspot (can be broken into CC)
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7/15/24
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION LIVE BLOG
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The CNI news team is on the scene at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and will provide live updates as information becomes available.
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7/12/24
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RICHARD PORTER
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Illinois Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter discusses the upcoming RNC convention in Milwaukee. The convention comes amid divisions within the state party organization that prompted the recent resignation of state party chairman Don Tracy. Three people are vying to take over the post in an election that could happen later today. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 700-800 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/Video: Podcast. ETA: 3 p.m.
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7/12/24
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CAPITOL CAST: RICHARD PORTER
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Republicans gather in Milwaukee next week to nominate their choice for President ahead of the November election. In this episode of Capitol Cast, Peter Hancock talks with Richard Porter, a National Committeeman for the Republican National Committee.
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7/12/24
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CAPITOL CAST: RALPH MARTIRE
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A little more than a week into the new Illinois fiscal year, CNI Broadcast Director Jennifer Fuller talks with Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Executive Director Ralph Martire. The discussion includes a look at the high points, the low points, and what Martire and others are keeping an eye on for future budget negotiations.
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7/11/24
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RESTRAINT CHAIRS
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A 9-month investigation by the Illinois Answers Project found Illinois county jails restrain people in chairs on average more than 1,000 times a year. Some people were restrained for hours or days on end and suffered injuries. CNI will distribute on behalf of Illinois Answers Project. Reporter: Grace Hauck, Illinois Answers Project. Word count: 6,000 (full) or 3,000 (pre-shortened for print). Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. Photos: Yes. ETA Thursday, July 11.
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7/10/24
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INSURANCE REFORMS
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Gov. JB Pritzker will sign a package of health insurance reforms Wednesday, many of which he proposed in his State of the State and Budget address in February. They include limits on the use of step therapy for prescription drug coverage; banning prior authorization requirements for in-patient psychiatric care; and a ban on the sale of short-term limited duration insurance plans. Word count: 1,000 - 1,200 words. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: 5 p.m.
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7/10/24
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TRANSIT HEARING
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In a Senate committee hearing, the heads of Chicagoland's transit agencies -- who face a more than $730 million budget gap next year -- urged the state to step in and help address ongoing issues. In the first of six hearings planned this year, transit agency leaders rejected calls for oversight reform. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 600-900. Broadcast: Reader, possible c/c. Photos: Yes. ETA: noon.
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7/9/24
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PRITZKER BIDEN
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Less than a week after meeting with President Joe Biden in Washington, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he remains "all in" for Biden's reelection. The meeting, and continued questions about Biden's future, followed a disappointing performance by the president in his first televised debate against Donald Trump in the 2024 race. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word Count: 600-700. Broadcast: Reader, Radio CC. Photo: File. ETA: 5:30 pm.
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7/9/24
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MCCANN SENTENCING
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Former GOP state senator-turned-gubernatorial candidate Sam McCann will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon after his federal corruption trial in February ended with a sudden guilty plea. McCann has been held in Macon County Jail since shortly before his trial began after he violated a judge's orders after his sudden hospitalization for a mysterious illness forced a delay in trial. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 700-900. Broadcast: VO/Reader. Audio: No. Video: Yes. Photos: File. ETA: EOD.
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7/9/24
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AFSCME/MENARD PICKET
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Dozens of Menard Correctional Center employees and their supporters gathered alongside a busy street in Chester on Monday to rally against what they described as dangerous working conditions at the state’s largest maximum-security prison. Union leaders say problems stem from severe staffing shortages and an influx of new inmates coming into the facility as the state prepares to close and rebuild Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet. Reporter: Molly Parker. Word count: 700-800. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Video/audio: No. ETA: 3 p.m.
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7/5/24/24
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SAT-ACT
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When high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next spring, they will take a different test than in years past. The Illinois State Board of Education is switching from the SAT exam, which has been used for several years, to the ACT. Illinois uses those tests as part of the federally mandated accountability program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly No Child Left Behind) but individual studentss can also use them for college admission and scholarship applications. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 700-800 words. Photo: stock/file. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 7/5.
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7/3/24 |
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Gov. JB Pritzker will be among the Democratic governors traveling to the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden after his troubling debate performance against former President Donald Trump last week. In a CNN interview Tuesday evening, Pritzker said he and other Democratic governors hadn't heard from Biden. “I’d like to hear more from him, and I think he intends to do more of that.” Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 700-900. Photo: file. Broadcast: Reader, possilbe Radio CC. ETA: EOD; Note: The meeting between the governors and the president is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., so the story may be updated later in the day.
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7/3/24
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NEW FISCAL YEAR
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Illinois' new fiscal began Monday, with revenues for the completed year providing a bit of a cushion for state coffers. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 800-1,100. Photo: File. Broadcast: reader. ETA: 4 p.m.
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7/2/24
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MEDICAL DEBT (broadcast only)
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Governor JB Pritzker has signed a pair of bills aimed at eliminating medical debt for qualifying Illinoisans. The new laws will allow the state to partner with a not-for-profit organization to buy old debt for pennies on the dollar, and prohibits credit ratings agencies from lowering a person's credit score based on medical debt. Reporter: Jennifer Fuller. ERT: :45-1:00. Broadcast: Reader, Radio CC, VOSOT. Video/audio: Yes. ETA: 5:30 p.m.
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7/2/24
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ELECTIONS OMNIBUS
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On Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a package of election reforms that, among other things, expands political party's ability to influence primary elections and requires Illinois' electoral college delegation to vote in accordance with the results of the election. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 500-700 words. Photo: Stock/file. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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7/2/24
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ASSAULT WEAPONS
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The U.S. Supreme Court has denied, for the time being, petitions to review the Illinois assault weapons ban. Justice Clarence Thomas says today's announcement mans the ban stays in place, at least until lower courts complete their full reviews of the law. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 800 - 1,000 words. Photo: Stock/file. Broadcast: Yes: reader, possible VO (before noon). Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: noon
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6/28/24 |
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PRETRIAL DATA |
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services is now publishing pretrial detention data for the 75 counties it serves in an effort to shed light on the first nine months of the SAFE-T Act’s implementation. Story includes a look at the data and expert interviews. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,600-1,700. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. ETA 2 p.m.
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6/28/24
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CAPITOL CAST: JB PRITZKER INTERVIEW
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In the weeks since the Illinois General Assembly finished its 2024 spring session, Governor JB Pritzker has been touting his administration’s success. In this episode, hear from Pritzker as he talks about the FY 2025 budget, education and early childhood programs, economic development and more.
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5/24/24
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E05: JB PRITZKER INTERVIEW
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Episode 5 features a one-on-one interview with Governor JB Pritzker from the studios of Northwestern University’s Medill School. In the weeks since the Illinois General Assembly finished its 2024 spring session, Governor JB Pritzker has been touting his administration’s success. In this episode, hear from Pritzker as he talks about the FY 2025 budget, education and early childhood programs, economic development and more. Hosted by Jak Tichenor and Jennifer Fuller.
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6/27/24
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SCOTUS EMERGENCY ABORTIONS
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated a lower court ruling finding that emergency abortions are allowed under federal law in Idaho, where a state law sought to ban them. While the issue will be further litigated in lower courts, Illinois is poised to enshrine protections for emergency abortions and other medical care under a bill passed earlier this year. That measure awaits the governor's signature before becoming law. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 500. Broadcast: Reader. Photo: File. ETA: EOD.
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6/26/24
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SCOTUS SNYDER RULING
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a federal bribery statute does not criminalize "gratuities" -- after-the-fact rewards given to a public official. The decision may affect federal prosecutors' bribery and racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, and a separate case tried last year against four former officials for electric utility Commonwealth Edison. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 800-1000. Broadcast: Reader. Photo: File. ETA: EOD.
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6/26/24
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Gov. JB Pritzker will sign an economic development package that, among other things, seeks to make Illinois a leader in quantum computing and extends or expands several popular tax credits. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 800-1,100. Broadcast: Reader. Photo: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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6/25/24
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NEW AGENCY
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Gov. Pritzker is scheduled to sign legislation today establishing a new state agency, the Department of Early Childhood. It will administer several programs such as preschool funding, subsidized daycare services and home visits that are currently spread out among three different agencies. Bill signing scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Reporters: Peter Hancock, Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 800 - 1,000 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader, Radio CC, VOSOT. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 5 p.m.
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6/25/24
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LEGISLATIVE STAFF UNION
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In a new court filing Monday, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch claimed House Democratic employees who sued him last month after not having their would-be union voluntarily recognized were "forum shopping" after the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled they were ineligible to form a union. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 500-800. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: noon
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6/24/24
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E06: JB PRITZKER INTERVIEW PROMO
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Episode 5 features a one-on-one interview with Governor JB Pritzker from the studios of Northwestern University’s Medill School. Host Jak Tichenor will talk with Pritzker about the spring session, Pritzker’s priorities for the summer and fall, and prospects for the 2024 General Election in November.
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6/24/24
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GUNS
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After the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Friday upholding a federal law that blocks people with domestic violence orders of protection from owning guns, Illinois lawmakers and advocates say the time is ripe for passing "Karina's Bill," which would require law enforcement to confiscate firearms from alleged abusers within 48 hours after a judge grants such a DV order of protection. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 800-1100. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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6/21/24
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HIGHWAY CAMERAS
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As the state looks to expand its network of more than 400 cameras that surveil highways, a lawsuit accuses Illinois State Police of operating an illegal "system of dragnet surveillance." Highway shootings, meanwhile, have been on the decline from a 2021 peak. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word Count: 700-900. Photo: FIle & graphic. Broadcast: TBD. ETA 4 p.m
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6/21/24
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CAPITOL CAST: PARTY LEADERSHIP
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Just weeks before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the Illinois Republican Party Chair announced his resignation. In this week's episode of Capitol Cast, we'll take a look at Don Tracy's decision, what it means for the party, and how similar struggles for Democrats just a few years ago may also loom over their national convention in Chicago. Host: Jennifer Fuller. Panel: Hannah Meisel, Peter Hancock. ERT: 20-25 minutes. ETA: 1 p.m.
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ILGOP LEADERSHIP |
The head of the Illinois Republican Party is announcing his resignation from the role just a few weeks before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, citing party infighting as a chief reason for quitting. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 800-900. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 10 a.m. |
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6/19/24
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WETLAND PROTECTIONS
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The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a major Clean Water Act provision protecting wetlands. Illinois lawmakers attempted to codify protections into state law during this year’s session, but the measure did not pass. Reporter: Investigate Midwest. Word Count: 2,500-3,000. Broadcast: No. Photo: Yes. Graphic: Yes. ETA: 8:00 a.m., 6/19.
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6/18/24
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BOARD OF ELECTIONS
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The Illinois State Board of Elections meets in Chicago Tuesday and is set to make rulings on whether Republican candidates for the General Assembly will be allowed on the November ballot despite a new law banning "slated" candidates from the ballot who didn't run in the primary election. The board will also make a final decision on whether conservative operative Dan Proft illegally coordinated with former state Sen. Darren Bailey in his unsuccessful 2022 run for governor. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 800-1,000. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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6/17/24
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ASSAULT WEAPONS
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Officials in Illinois say the state's current ban on certain types of weapons attachments remains in place, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision last week striking down a federal regulation banning bump stocks. Meanwhile, though, the court is expected to announce at any time whether it will hear a broader challenge to the state's 2023 ban on assault weapons. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 800 - 1,000 words. Photo: stock/file. Broadcast: reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 4 p.m.
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COGFA PRISON CLOSURES
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A legislative panel on Friday will deliver its recommendation on Gov. JB Pritzker's plan to close and rebuild two prisons that an outside audit last year found were basically uninhabitable. Whatever the panel decides, however, is merely advisory; Pritzker's administration has been forging ahead with plans and the new state budget includes $900 million for it.Reporter: Hannah Meisel and Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 700-1000. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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6/14/24
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CAPITOL CAST: ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT AND CEO LOU SANDOVAL
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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.
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6/13/24
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LOGAN HEARING
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A legislative panel on Thursday evening will hear from community members in and around Lincoln, where Logan Correctional Center is slated for closure. There are vague plans for a rebuild in the Chicago area in the coming years. Logan is one of two women's prisons within the Illinois Department of Corrections and the building is in disrepair, though local elected officials and union leaders are worried its closure will lead to a local economic collapse. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 900-1200. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: Broadcast content: 6/13, 9 p.m. Print/Web: 6/14, 9 a.m.
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CHILD TAX CREDIT
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In this year's state budget, lawmakers approved a new child tax credit for low- and middle-income families with children under 12 will be up to about $300 in 2024 and will double next year. Proponents of the policy hope it will help low-income families and boost local economies. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 500 words. Photo: File. Interactive: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 2 p.m.
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6/12/24
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PROFT-BAILEY UPDATE
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A hearing officer for the Illinois State Board of Elections has recommended clearing conservative political operative Dan Proft and former GOP state Sen. Darren Bailey from allegations of having illegally coordinated during Bailey's 2022 run for governor. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 600-800. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 4 p.m.
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COGFA PRISONS
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The mandated administrative process surrounding the potential closure and rebuild of Stateville and Logan prisons is nearing its conclusion though important details about the plan remain hazy even amid final public hearings. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, a bipartisan panel of lawmakers, plans to vote Friday on a nonbinding recommendation as to whether they approve or disapprove of the plan. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 1400-1600. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader/CC. Video/Audio: Audio. ETA: 3 p.m.
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POVERTY COMMISSION |
Few places are immune to poverty, but rural counties in southern and central Illinois struggle the most. And perhaps nowhere experiences these challenges as deeply as Cairo. We look at the state's stated goal of reducing poverty by 50 percent by 2026 and how it is playing out in reality. Reporter: CNI and the Saluki Local Reporting Lab. Word count: 2,300. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: NO. ETA: Tuesday morning |
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CHOATE CHARGE |
Another caregiver at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center faces felony charges for abusing a patient with developmental disabilities. This is the 20th time in five years a Choate worker has faced felony charges at the troubled southern Illinois facility. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word count: 500-600 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/Video: no. ETA 2 p.m. |
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POTAWATOMI UPDATE |
The chairman of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sys he's confident legislation to grant the tribe ownership of Shabbona Lake and State Park in Dekalb County will pass when lawmakers return for their veto session later this year. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 800-900 words. Photo: stock/file. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/Video: no. ETA: 3 p.m. |
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6/7/24
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CICADAS
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While Illinois’ dual emergence of periodical cicada broods is harmless to people and animals, young trees may sustain serious damage if not protected by mid-June, experts at The Morton Arboretum said. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 300-400. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: Podcast, 12 minutes. Audio: Yes. Video: No. ETA Noon.
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6/6/24
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STALLED BILLS
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A bill eliminating the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities failed to pass the General Assembly ahead of its May adjournment, although sponsors say they hope to pass it when lawmakers return in the fall. Other stalled bills include Prisoner Review Board changes, a bill changing the way firearm remedies are applied and more. Reporters: Alex Abbeduto, Dilpreet Raju and Cole Longcor. Word count:1,600-1,800. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: 7:30 a.m.
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6/5/24
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BUDGET SIGNING
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Gov. JB Pritzker will sign the fiscal year 2025 budget today at 11 a.m. We will have coverage of the news conference, as well as another recap of some of the programs that were funded in the final plan. Reporters: Andrew Adams, Hannah Meisel, Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,200-1,600. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: VOSOT, CC, Script. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 5 p.m.
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6/5/24
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SLATING LAW BLOCKED
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A Sangamon County judge has blocked a law Democrats pushed through the General Assembly last month that bans the long-held practice of parties appointing candidates to the ballot after a primary election. Four would-be GOP candidates challenged the law, claiming it infringes their ballot access. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 500-700. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 4 p.m.
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NO SCHOOLERS
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Illinois has virtually no regulations on homeschooling, allowing parents to pull vulnerable children from public schools and then not provide any education for them. Officials call them “no schoolers.” Capitol News Illinois' Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker have been investigating the issue for over a year. Reporters: Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker. Word count: 3,000. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: Audio feature & Script. Audio: Yes. Video: No. ETA: 8 a.m.
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6/4/24
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GAMING REVENUES
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In hiking taxes on two increasingly popular forms of gambling, Illinois Democrats are making a bet that sportsbooks and the video gambling industry need Illinois bettors more than Illinois needs their revenues. Even so, the $235 million in projected new revenues from the tax increases were a cornerstone in the state budget package Democrats pushed through the General Assembly this week. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word Count: 2,700. Photo: file. Graphics: interactive charts. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 10 a.m.
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6/3/24
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SLATING HEARING
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A Sangamon County judge on Monday afternoon will hear arguments over a law Democrats pushed through the General Assembly last month that bans the long-held practice of parties appointing candidates to the ballot after a primary election. Four would-be GOP candidates challenged the law, claiming it infringes their ballot access. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 700-800. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD
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6/3/24
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Capitol News Illinois will distribute on behalf of Illinois Answers Project, an investigations and solutions-focused nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization published by the Better Government Association – For many Illinois and New Jersey residents who live in flood-prone areas, government home buyouts provide an option when there is no other way out. This solution story examines each state's response to flooding and explores why New Jersey’s work on this front is seen as a national model. Reporter: Laura Stewart, Illinois Answers Project. Word count: 2,500. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: 6 a.m.
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STAFF LAWSUIT |
Staff for the Illinois House speaker who are attempting to unionize filed suit against Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch Friday, alleging he violated their constitutional right to unionize, among other claims. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count:400-600. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 4 p.m. |
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5/31/24
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CAPITOL CAST: ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E04: LEADERS REFLECT ON BUDGET, SESSION
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Capitol Cast returns this week with episode 4 of the "Illinois Lawmakers" Podcast. 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.
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EVERGREEN B-ROLL VIDEO
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B-roll video of the Illinois House, Illinois Senate, and Illinois Capitol. This video can be used for CNI stories as needed. Kill Date: 12/31/2024
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E04: LEADERS REFLECT ON BUDGET, SESSION
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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.
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5/31/24
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GAS REGULATION
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After being rebuffed last fall, Chicago natural gas utility People's Gas returned to the Illinois Commerce Commission to appeal the ICC's decision to slash its requested rate hike. On Thursday, commissioners at the state agency once again rejected the utility's request to increase its rates to pay for portions of its controversial pipeline replacement program, likely setting up a legal battle between the ICC and People's Gas in appeals court. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word Count: 500-600. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 12:30 p.m.
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5/31/24 |
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BILLS PASSED |
Illinois Lawmakers passed 466 bill through the General Assembly since January, with 287 of them moving in the final two weeks of session. Capitol News Illinois looks at a few of the measures that passed. Reporters: Alex Abbeduto, Cole Longcor and Dilpreet Raju. Word Count: 1,200-1,300. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 7 a.m. |
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STORY: ELECTIONS |
Lawmakers in Springfield approved a package of legislation reforming certain election-related issues, including "faithless" electors in presidential elections, loosening campaign finance restrictions and adding language to clarify what can and can't be done with the state's voter registration database. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 1,200. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Video: Yes |
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5/29/24
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BUDGET FINAL
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Lawmakers are expected to pass the final state budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025, but they can't vote on it until after midnight due to a procedural roadblock. We'll cover debate on the several components of the spending plan and distribute once final action has occurred. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word Count: 1,200-1,500. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Readers, CC, VOSOT. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 6 a.m.
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5/28/24
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PIPELINE MORATORIUM
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Lawmakers in Springfield passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects. The measure is part of broader legislation regulating carbon capture and sequestration technology, a method for storing carbon dioxide that its boosters say can help heavy industry reduce its contributions to climate change. Word count: 900-1,000 words. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: 2 p.m.
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05/26/24 |
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BUDGET UPDATE |
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Senate plans to vote on a budget package Sunday night. We'll break down the details of the $53 billion spending plan. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 700-900. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: EOD |
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POTAWATOMI LAND TRANSFER |
The Senate passed a bill to transfer roughly 1,500 acres of the Shabbona Lake State Park in DeKalb County to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The park overlaps land that was once part of a reservation that was illegally sold out from under the Potawatomi in the mid-19th century. The bill still awaits action in the House, which is scheduled to reconvene Tuesday. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 700-800 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 10 p.m. |
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STILL NO BUDGET |
Democrats in the General Assembly went another day past their self-imposed deadline without passing a budget Saturday, although several bills including the spending and revenue framework were made public for the first time. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 600-700. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: EOD |
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5/25/24
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INSURANCE REFORM
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The House gave final passage Saturday to Gov. JB Pritzker's package of health insurance reforms. They include limits on the use of step therapy for prescription drug coverage; banning prior authorization requirements for in-patient psychiatric care; and a ban on the sale of short-term limited duration insurance plans. Word count: 1,000 - 1,200 words. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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PREGNANCY CARE |
Democrats in Illinois are working to pass legislation related to expanding women's access to reproductive care. The big measures this week included an expansion of insurance coverage for various pregnancy/postpartum services and a pre-emptive response to an upcoming Supreme Court case that could change emergency medicine practices as it relates to caring for pregnant people experiencing medical emergencies. Reporter: Alex Abbeduto. Word count: 600-800. Photo: File. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: No. ETA: TBD |
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5/24/24 |
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CAPITOL BRIEFS |
Amid a late flurry of legislation was a measure prohibiting state universities from admitting students based on familial and donor ties, an expansion of the ban on sales of e-cigarettes to minors and a bill prohibiting stores from stocking alcoholic beverages near non-alcoholic lookalikes. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju, Cole Longcor, & Alex Abbeduto. Word count: 1,100-1,200. Photo: File. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA 4 p.m. |
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5/24/24
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E03: WRAPPING UP THE WORK AS THE CLOCK TICKS DOWN
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With just hours left before a scheduled May 24th adjournment, Illinois lawmakers are working to complete a budget package, as well as put the finishing touches on legislation they want to send to Gov. JB Pritzker this spring. From Insurance reform to education, public safety and more, numerous issues remain on the table for negotiation.
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DIGNITY IN PAY |
After several years of debate and development, a recently amended bill could eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities despite provider and partisan opposition. Word count: 1,600-1,700. Reporter: Alex Abbeduto. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes. Video/Audio: Yes. ETA: EOD. |
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CAPITOL BRIEFS |
A bill that blocks the release of information about women who obtain abortions or other reproductive health care in Illinois will soon head to Gov. Pritzker. House Bill 5239 prohibits Illinois authorities from cooperating with other states' civil or criminal investigations of people who come to Illinois to seek such services. Other measures regulate battery storage and require climate change education in schools. Reporter: Peter Hancock & Cole Longcor. Word count: 1,100. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes (VOSOT/CC on Abortion Privacy bill). Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 6 pm |
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REENTRY POLICY
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An oversight board in charge of administering funds to prison diversion courts could see a major structural shakeup. In the wake of the governor's planned prison rebuild and recent sentence recalculations, criminal justice advocates have continued pushing for more substantial reentry policy to help the thousands of people who return to society each year from state prisons. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 1900-2000. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: Thursday morning
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WILDLIFE CONTESTS |
Sen. Sara Feigenholtz says a bill to ban wildlife contests is unlikely to pass the Senate this late in session after the House narrowly passed the bill last week due to bipartisan opposition. The bill would make participating or holding a wildlife contests that award cash or prizes a Class A misdemeanor. Word Count: 500-600. Reporter: Cole Longcor. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: EOD |
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CHOATE CHARGES
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Newly installed cameras caught two instances of patent abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in recent months, leading to two indictments of Choate workers. Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica look at the incidents and associated camera policies. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Image: File/graphic. ETA: 10 a.m.
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5/21/24
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TUESDAY HEADLINES
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Illinois lawmakers are advancing a bill to allow a Native American tribe to expand its newly created reservation in Illinois, meanwhile legislative staff say they're not being heard in efforts to form a new union. Reporter/Writer: Hancock/Meisel/Fuller. Broadcast: HEADLINES. Audio: No. Video: No. ETA: 6 p.m.
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LEGISLATIVE STAFF UNION
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The would-be union representing legislative staff in its efforts to collectively bargain with House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's office blasted the speaker Tuesday in a scathing statement accusing the Democratic leader of feigning solidarity in passing a bill that would allow legislative staff to unionize last fall only to have the Senate sit on it for seven months. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 800. Photo: File. Broadcast: TBD. Audio: No. Video: No. ETA: EOD.
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A bill to hand over roughly 1,500 acres that now make up Shabbona Lake and State Park in DeKalb County to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation passed out of committee, despite concerns about the tribe's long-term plans for the area. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 500-700 total. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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DEATH CARE
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The House passed Senate bill 2643 Tuesday. Known as the "Integrity in Death Care Act," the bill requires funeral homes to put unique identifiers on bodies and remains so that they can be easily tracked and identified. It also creates rules on how quickly complaints have to be delt with and creates criminal penalties. After adding an amendment, the bill passed out of the House unanimously and now heads back to the Senate for concurrence. Reporter: Andrew Campbell. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E03 (3904): PROMO
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Host Jak Tichenor provides a short preview of episode 3 of "Illinois Lawmakers."
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CARBON CAPTURE
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With the days before the end of the spring legislative session dwindling, some lawmakers and advocates have been trying to pass regulation on a controversial technology: carbon capture and sequestration. Boosters of the tech say it could help fight climate change, but environmentalists are skeptical. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 800-1,000. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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5/20/24
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NURSING HOME FUNDING
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Nursing homes, still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to close in Illinois at a troubling pace. Even so, help does not appear to be on the horizon in the final week of the legislative session. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 2,000-2,100. Photo: File. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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CAPITOL CAST: ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PODCAST S39E02: ISSUES ON THE TABLE WITH DAYS REMAINING
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A scheduled May 24th adjournment looms over Illinois lawmakers, as they work to pass legislation and approve a budget with less than ten days to go. While a fiscal plan may be the biggest issue left to address, several others are rising to the top of the list.
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5/17/24
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BILL ROUNDUP
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More than 200 bills cleared either chamber of the General Assembly this week, including an amendment to the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act. We examine several of the bills that moved this week. Reporters: Hannah Meisel, Cole Longcor, Alex Abbeduto. Word count: 1,800-2,000 in sections that can be cut. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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MENTAL HEALTH
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Gov. Pritzker, joined by state officials, held a panel with mental health care service providers in Springfield this week. In addition to sharing his personal connection to mental health care, Pritzker said all Illinoisans deserve accessible mental health care and raised the idea of mandating social workers in schools. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 950-1100 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/Video: No. ETA: 2 p.m.
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E02 (3903): ISSUES ON THE TABLE WITH DAYS REMAINING
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With just a week to go before their scheduled end of session, Illinois lawmakers still must address a state budget for the coming fiscal year, along with numerous other issues. Host Jak Tichenor talks with Deputy Governor Andy Manar, along with leaders of all four caucuses, about what's still on the table in the final days of the spring 2024 session. Producer: Jennifer Fuller. Photo: No. Broadcast: TV, Radio Full program. Video/Audio: Yes. ETA: Friday 1 p.m.
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BUDGET UPDATE
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While the governor’s office instructed its agency directors to identify $800 million in potential budget cuts last week, all facets of his plan to raise $1.1 billion in revenue to avoid those cuts remain under consideration. Deputy Gov. Andy Manar relayed that point on the latest episode of “Illinois Lawmakers” on Thursday, adding that the administration is also open to ideas from lawmakers. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,100-1,200. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: 11 a.m.
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SUMMER FOOD
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The state of Illinois is launching a new program to provide food assistance during the summer months to families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at school. The Summer EBT program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides them with $120 for the three-month summer period. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 500-600 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Yes: Reader, Radio CC & VOSOT. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 4 p.m.
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JOURNALISM SUPPORT
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Lawmakers are considering parts of a proposal that could offer state funds to help the journalism industry. A proposal to give news publishers tax credits was debated yesterday and another proposal to offer scholarships to journalism students passed through committee. Reporters: Alex Abbeduto and Andrew Adams. Photo: Yes. Word count: 700-900. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: 3 p.m.
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FUNERAL HOME
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Three disembodied human legs are found in the basement of a troubled Centralia funeral home last week that were dated to the 1960s. They could be the result of amputations stored to join their former owners when they die. Recent stories about funeral home conditions in Illinois spawned legislation that could change the funeral home industry in Illinois. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer. Word count: 800-900. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: noon.
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CAPITOL BRIEFS
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The Illinois House passed a bill authorizing a new program to pay $10,000 stipends to student teachers in Illinois schools. But the lead sponsor of the bill said it's unlikely the money to fund the program will be included in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It passed as Gov JB Pritzker and state leaders were honoring Illinois firefighters who died in the line of duty last year. Reporter: Peter Hancock & Andrew Campbell. Word count: 500-600 words. Photo: Stock/file. Broadcast: See firefighter memorial story below. Audio/video: See firefighter memorial story below. ETA: 4 p.m.
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ILLINOIS FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL
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(Broadcast Only) - Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to honor firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty on Tuesday. There were five firefighters who died in 2023 and today was an opportunity for their families and fellow firefighters to remember and recognize them for their sacrifice. Reporter: Andrew Campbell. Broadcast: VOSOT. Video/Audio: Yes. ETA: 4:30 p.m.
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SCOIL ARGUMENTS
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The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in several cases on Tuesday. Among them, a man is appealing his criminal conviction because, he says, police violated his rights when they obtained evidence against him while he was hospitalized. In another case, a man is arguing that he was wrongly convicted of a weapons charge after police allegedly failed to check if he had a concealed carry license. Reporters: Dilpreet Raju & Andrew Adams. Word count: 700-900. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: EOD.
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CAPITOL BRIEFS: ELECTION LAWSUIT; GAS PRICES |
One week after Gov. JB Pritzker signed an elections-related measure that his fellow Democrats quickly muscled through the General Assembly, Republicans sued over the new law, alleging the majority party is blocking ballot access to would-be legislative candidates. And a new report suggests consumer natural gas bills could triple over the next 10 years without state intervention, according to a report from the Building Decarbonization Coalition and Groundwork Data. Reporters: Hannah Meisel & Andrew Adams. Word Count: 700-800. Broadcast: Reader. Photo: File. Audio/video: No. ETA 5 p.m.
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E02 (3903): PROMO
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Host Jak Tichenor provides a short preview of episode 2 of "Illinois Lawmakers."
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MEDICAID
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Gov. JB Pritzker and leaders from state health departments commended the state's efforts to retain over 70 percent of Medicaid customers in Illinois this morning. Last year, HFS estimated about 380,000 people would lose coverage; so far, over 650,000 Illinoisans have been disenrolled since redetermination resumed. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 500-600. Photo: File. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: 3:30 p.m.
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FLOODING, PT 2
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Capitol News Illinois will distribute on behalf of Illinois Answers Project, an investigations and solutions-focused nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization published by the Better Government Association – For many Illinois residents who live in flood-prone areas, government home buyouts provide an option when there is no other way out. Buyouts are intended to mitigate future flood risk by removing buildings that repeatedly flood and turning the land into open space. Buyouts offer people in distress significant help, but they often come with long wait times and bureaucratic complications. This solution story examines the state’s response to flooding, how it works and where it could be improved. Reporter: Laura Stewart, Illinois Answers Project. Word count: 2,500. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA 1 p.m.
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5/10/24
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PRISON CLOSURES
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Two months after Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan to close and rebuild two state prisons, the Illinois Department of Corrections on Friday for the first time revealed it plans to close the Stateville Correctional Center in September. IDOC officials testified about the closures in front of a key legislative panel that is set to make a recommendation on the plan in June, thought its opinion is ultimately advisory. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word Count: 700-900. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: VOSOT. Audio: Yes. Video: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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5/10/24
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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS S39E01 (3902): BEGINNING FY 2025 BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS
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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. PLEASE NOTE: The show run times will be short this week, either 28:00 or 26:16, depending on format. Please adjust your automation/traffic accordingly.
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5/10/24
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CAPITOL CAST: ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS LAUNCH
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Capitol News Illinois presents Illinois Lawmakers for its 39th season starting this week. In this episode, a listen to this week’s show.
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5/10/24
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EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH
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An amendment to a bill introduced earlier this year, prohibiting mandatory work-related political and religious meetings, passed the Senate last week and awaits action in the House. An amendment would exempt advocacy and religious organizations from having to abide by the statute. Reporter: Alex Abbeduto. Word Count: 800-900. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: 3 p.m.
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5/9/24
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DEPT. EARLY CHILDHOOD
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The House gave final passage today to a bill establishing a Department of Early Childhood that will consolidate programs and services currently spread among three agencies under one roof. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 500-700. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: VSOT. Audio/Video: Yes. ETA: 5 p.m.
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5/9/24
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GOMB LETTER
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Deputy Gov. Andy Manar sent a letter to agency directors telling them to prepare for $800 million in budget cuts if lawmakers don't approve Gov. JB Pritzker's proposed revenue plan. A look at the letter and the response from lawmakers. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 1,100-1,200. Photo: Yes & Graphics. Broadcast: No. ETA: Noon.
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5/7/24
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THOMPSON CENTER DEVELOPMENT
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State leaders were on-site to help Google celebrate the beginning of the company's renovation of the James R. Thompson Center this week. The building housed the state's Chicago offices for nearly four decades before being sold to house the tech giant's new Chicago offices. Gov. JB Pritzker and other state officials hailed the move as a cost saving measure, noting the iconic building's maintenance issues and need for expensive repairs. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word count: 600-700. Photo: Yes, gallery. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: 2 p.m.
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5/8/24
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DRUG MIDDLEMEN
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Elected officials and health care industry professionals argued pharmacy benefit managers, acting as pharmaceutical middlemen, dictate the price of drugs at the expense of local pharmacies at a pair of recent committee hearings. Directors of state agencies testified at recent committee hearings that they are committed to proposed changes that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers. Reporter: Dilpreet Raju. Word count: 1100-1300. Photo: file. Broadcast: Reader. Video/Audio: No. ETA: 4 p.m.
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5/7/24
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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Advocates for after-school programs say an estimated 40,000 students across the state could lose access to services starting this summer unless lawmakers act to fill a $50 million funding shortfall. The problem began last year when the State Board of Education miscalculated how much federal money would be available for distribution, and it is projected to continue well into the future. Reporter: Peter Hancock. Word count: 700-800 words. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Possible reader. Audio/Video: yes. ETA: 5 p.m.
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5/7/24
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IDJJ SEXUAL ABUSE
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A new lawsuit alleges Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice officials allowed rampant sexual abuse of detainees in youth detention centers in hundreds of incidents that occurred between 1996 and 2017, though the suit claims the abuse may still be going on today. The suit was filed on behalf of 95 former detainees of IDJJ facilities who endured abuse from unnecessary strip searches to gang rape. Reporter: Hannah Meisel. Word count: 700-800. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: No. Photo: File. Graphics: PDF embed. ETA: 4 p.m.
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING |
A look at several human trafficking-related bills that Illinois House Republicans are pushing to pass in the current legislative session. Repoter: Cole Longcor. Word count: 1,100-1,200. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. Photo: Yes. Graphics: Yes. ETA 4 p.m. |
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5/3/24
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TRANSIT, ENERGY REFORM
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A package of legislation backed by a group of Democratic lawmakers and a coalition of environmental groups would institute massive reforms to the state's energy industry and transit system. Reporter: Andrew Adams. Word Count: 1600-1800. Photo: File/stock. Broadcast: Reader. ETA: EOD.
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4/26/24
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CAPITOL CAST: TEACHER SHORTAGES
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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. 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. Host: Peter Hancock. Length: appx. 21 mins. ETA: 4:30 p.m.
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5/3/24
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THE FINAL STRETCH
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With about three weeks to go before lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn their spring legislative session, supermajority Democrats showed their strength this week as fiscal forecasters noted state revenues remain on track. Reporter: Jerry Nowicki. Word count: 950-1,050. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Readers. Audio/video: No. ETA: 3 p.m.
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5/3/24
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MITCHELL APPEAL
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A former state trooper who pleaded guilty in a deadly 2007 crash has withdrawn another request to reinstate his Illinois driver's license. Matt Mitchell's case was stalled for years as former Secretary of State Jesse White blocked his attempts to get his license back, but he restarted the process when Alexi Giannoulias took office earlier this year. Reporter: Beth Hundsdorfer Word Count: 700-900 words. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/video: no. ETA: noon.
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5/2/24
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POLICE MEMORIAL
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State officials and members of the law enforcement community honored six fallen officers Thursday, two who died in 2023 and four other historic nominees. Reporter: Cole Longcor. Word Count: 400-500. Photos: Yes. Broadcast: Yes. Audio/video: Yes. ETA: 4:30 p.m.
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5/2/24
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CAPITOL BRIEFS: SENATE ADVANCES ELECTIONS BILL, MEASURE TARGETING ‘PREDATORY’ LENDING
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The Illinois Senate worked quickly to pass an elections law change that rushed through the Illinois House yesterday, and lawmakers are pushing for a "Truth in Lending" bill. Other topics to be added as warranted. Reporters: CNI Staff. Word count: 700-1,000. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: No. Audio/video: No. ETA: EOD.
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5/1/24
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BALLOT REFERENDUMS
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Democrats who control the General Assembly quickly moved to introduce and pass a measure that would put three non-binding advisory questions to Illinois voters in November while making other elections changes. Reporter: Hannah Meisel, Jerry Nowicki, Peter Hancock. Word count: 750-1,000. Photo: Yes. Broadcast: Reader. Audio/Visual: Yes. ETA: EOD.
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