State Week

State Week: Trump endorses Bailey; Chicago's mayor to seek re-election

State Week

Show Notes

Republican Darren Bailey picked up the endorsement of President Donald Trump this week, whether he wanted it or not.

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Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger met in the WTTW studios just weeks ahead of Election Day.

Oct 2, 2026

The Pritzker has announced a plan to greatly reduce services and employment at the southern Illinois mental health and developmental center.

Sep 24, 2026

Illinois has an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. But a new reports shows the state is not on pace to hit the goal. It offers recommendations to get back on track, but those would require some major changes. It's uncertain if the political will exists to make that happen.

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Lawmakers could consider changes to the office after the latest scandal resulted in a state representative stepping down.

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