Illinois Lawmakers is the longest-running television series providing continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Launched in 1986, the program provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the General Assembly by veteran Statehouse reporters, news features, and interviews with leading lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
Illinois Lawmakers is broadcast during the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly and fall veto session. The series also provides live coverage and legislative reaction to the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Message speeches.
Illinois Lawmakers is produced in partnership by WSIU-TV Carbondale and WTVP-TV Peoria. Jak Tichenor of WSIU-TV joined the series as Statehouse Correspondent in 1991 and became the series host in 2005.
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Illinois Lawmakers have approved a $50.6 billion dollar state budget. Hosted by Jak Tichenor. -
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and majority Democrats unveiled a $50.4 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024 this week in Springfield. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.
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Illinois Lawmakers are still working out the final details of next year’s state budget. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.
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Illinois Lawmakers are heading into the home stretch before adjournment. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.
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On this week’s edition of Illinois Lawmakers our guests discuss proposals to increase funding for the state’s Medicaid program.
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Governor J.B Pritzker is proposing major funding increases for early childhood, K-12, and higher education this spring. On this edition of Illinois Lawmakers we’ll talk education funding.
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On this week’s edition of Illinois Lawmakers, you’ll learn how legislative leaders on both sides of the aisle are trying to hammer out a new state budget.
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Host Jak Tichenor breaks down the 2023 Budget and State of the State Address with Illinois’ legislative leaders -
Host Jak Tichenor returns with a full review of the fall veto session. Tune in or livestream 'Illinois Lawmakers' Fri, Dec. 2 at 7:30pm on WSIU TV.