Episodes

  • News Brief - November 21, 2024

    News Brief - November 21, 2024
    Nov 21 2024
    Measures led by State Senators Mattie Hunter, Mike Simmons, and Paul Faraci to address the foster care system, educator and child care provider workforce, and mental health care access for veterans and first responders are featured in this edition of the News Brief.
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    5 mins
  • News Brief - October 30, 2024

    News Brief - October 30, 2024
    Oct 30 2024
    State Senator Paul Faraci has filed a bill to strengthen protections to the Mahomet Aquifer. Learn more about that story and others, in this edition of the News Brief.
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    5 mins
  • Senator Laura Ellman Discusses the Significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Senator Laura Ellman Discusses the Significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Oct 21 2024
    For the month of October, the nation honors those affected by breast cancer and raises awareness to help promote early detection, treatment, and a cure. In this episode of the Sound of the State, State Senator Laura Ellman discusses the significance of this annual observance and shares her personal story about overcoming breast cancer.
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    9 mins
  • Senator Mark Walker Discusses Support in Illinois for Indigenous Communities

    Senator Mark Walker Discusses Support in Illinois for Indigenous Communities
    Oct 14 2024
    The second Monday in October is recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which honors the sovereignty, resilience and contributions of Indigenous communities.

    State Senator Mark Walker joins the Sound of the State to highlight legislation he’s led to address past injustices, including the repatriation of Native remains and artifacts and an effort to transfer land back to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
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    8 mins
  • Majority Report - October 7, 2024

    Majority Report - October 7, 2024
    Oct 7 2024
    Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus recently celebrated groundbreaking ceremonies for new business opportunities for the state, a shoreline stabilization project along Lake Michigan, and more. Learn about those stories, and others, in this edition of the Majority Report.
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    5 mins
  • Senator Cristina Catro and Representative Margaret Croke Discuss IVF and Assistive Reproductive Health Protection in Illinois

    Senator Cristina Catro and Representative Margaret Croke Discuss IVF and Assistive Reproductive Health Protection in Illinois
    Sep 30 2024
    Illinois safeguards the fundamental right to choose — including the right to choose when and how to start a family. This episode with Senator Cristina Castro and Representative Margaret Croke dives into a new law expanding coverage for fertility treatments like IVF.
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    19 mins
  • News Brief - September 20, 2024

    News Brief - September 20, 2024
    Sep 20 2024
    State Senator Rachel Ventura reacts to an Illinois Supreme Court decision regarding cannabis and traffic stops, plus news from State Senators Ram Villivalam and Elgie R. Sims, Jr., all in this edition of the News Brief.
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    4 mins
  • News Brief - September 6, 2024

    News Brief - September 6, 2024
    Sep 6 2024
    State Senator Doris Turner has announced the beginning of a submission period for anyone interested in proposing a new design for the Illinois flag. Get more on that story and more, in this edition of the News Brief.
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    5 mins