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Weekend Edition | Statewide Dems focus on Trump during State Fair event

(The Center Square) – A slate of Democrats running in statewide races appeared at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday during a campaign event, discussing what they could do to push back against President Donald Trump’s administration during a campaign event. Retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.…

It's the Democracy, Stupid | August 22, 2026

On this week's show Jill Wine-Banks fills in for Edwin and her guests are– Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times Washington bureau chief– Victor Shi, Gen Z activist/organizer, podcaster, and communications professional– Jim Robenalt, author, presidential historian, lawyer, and regular contributor to Vanity…

WCPT 820 Interview: Illinois Attorney Gen. Kwame Raoul

Filling in for Edwin Eisendrath, Jill Wine-Banks is joined by Kwame Raoul, attorney general of Illinois. Legal Challenges to Tariffs- Attorney General Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the administration's decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries.- He notes that the action is intende…

As Trump pushes sweeping changes to mail voting, here’s where things stand in Illinois

With 10 weeks until the fall election, a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting is drawing close scrutiny – and even alarm – from pro-democracy advocates. The high court’s conservative bloc is allowing President Trump to move forward with an executive order critics say is designed to chok…

Thursday, August 27, 2026

People will have stricter guidelines next year when they use e-bikes and other micro-mobility vehicles. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his tenure hasn’t been “perfect,” but he’s touting his efforts to boost mental health access, youth jobs and new revenue streams. Sky gazers in the Chicago area…

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Tavis Smiley

Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks about why his state decided to join a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service and what he thinks the impact of the mail voting dilemma will be on other states nationwide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis…

Eyeing neighbor cities' housing playbooks

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Jeanne Sparrow to talk news from the local market, including the innovative ways other Midwestern cities are driving new home construction.Plus: A Florida business group takes a billboard swipe at Pritzker, federal credit unions are …

Illinois' attorney general is touting a federal court order that will protect low-income families | First Listen

Kwame Raoul says the order will protect the health, education, and social service for low-income families regardless of immigration status.

Orland Park woman sentenced for stealing from state-run property program

Maria Michaud, 40, plead guilty in court on Wednesday to Class 2 felonies of Identity Theft and Money Laundering. ​Attorney General Kwame Raoul says Michaud stole nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with the Illinois State Treasurer's Unclaimed Proper…

Election 2026 - Kwame Raoul

Attorney General Kwame Raoul sits down with Ben Szalinski to discuss his goals if reelected, funding for his office, and much more. This interview was recorded on October 20.