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That were not just, you know, these broken people coming back, incapable of succeeding within society. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodru...

Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff five big states come to the fore on this tuesday night, and six candidates are waiting for their jud...

While Illinois election officials decided against an effort to remove the former president based on the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, he faces other legal challenges.

It was a tumultuous year in Illinois government and politics. The state also repeatedly made national headlines.

The governor, who has touted the president and put his own ambitions on hold, held a fundraiser for Biden during his visit to Chicago. Biden heaped praise on Pritzker saying he "helped me more than anybody in America get elected last time."

Suburban Waukegan is making a pitch to be the next hometown of the Chicago Bears.

In the season opener, we explore the impact of the new state budget. Join Illinois Lawmakers host Jak Tichenor and WSIU's Jennifer Fuller for a special interview with Gov. JB Pritzker

Conversations about alternate locations for a new Bears stadium have also reignited the possibility of the team sticking with the city, with a source telling WTTW News that talks between the city of Chicago and the team could resume as early as this week.

The Chicago Bears' future plans for a new stadium are now reaching yet another interesting crossroads, with the option to stay in Chicago now back in play.

Illinois Lawmakers have approved a $50.6 billion dollar state budget. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.