Illinois Public Media News

The head of an organization that advocates for the state's utility consumers gives her take on why electric rates are increasing, what it means across Illinois and what people can do to keep their rates low.

The Trump administration's new policies surrounding international students is creating uncertainty and anxiety among both students and universities. A legal expert on immigrants' rights, a journalist covering higher education, and a Chinese student who formerly attended the University of Illinois join the conversation.

Does this budget address issues faced by low-income families, immigrants, and Black Illinoisans?  Two advocates who work on behalf of communities that are often most affected by state budget decisions give their take. 

John Curran, who leads the Senate Republican caucus, joins the program to talk about the Republican perspective on the recently passed budget.

Chris Welch, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives shares his thoughts on the budget.