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COVID Emergency - 5/14/2023
The declared public health emergency for COVID-19 officially comes to an end after more than three years. This episode of Podium features highlights from a news conference with state and local officials discussing what happens going forward and honoring "health care heroes" for their work during th…
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Springfield Inaugural - 5/7/2023
New Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher delivers her inaugural address, while outgoing Mayor Jim Langfelder assesses his legacy. This episode of Podium features highlights of her speech and interview.
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Crime Victims - 4/30/2023
Illinois GOP lawmakers offer package of bills to protect rights of crime victims, cut down on fentanyl deaths. This episode of Podium features highlights of a Senate GOP news conference.
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Chicago - 4/23/2023
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson addresses the state legislature to advocate for working together to address city problems like crime, the budget, and education. This episode of Podium features highlights of Johnson's address to a joint legislative session.
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Marijuana Expungement - 4/16/2023
A coalition of legal aid groups seeks to help people with past marijuana convictions get them expunged from the record, opening new employment and education opportunities. This episode of Podium features highlights of group's news conference.
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2023 Election - 4/9/2023
Springfield Mayor-elect Misty Buscher talks about priorities and preparations after her election win, while outgoing Mayor Jim Langfelder reflects on his time in office and unfinished business. This episode of Podium features highlights of interviews with both officials.
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Agriculture - 4/2/2023
Representatives of Future Farmers of America gather in Springfield to discuss the future of the agriculture industry in Illinois. This episode of Podium features highlights of the Agriculture Legislative Day in Springfield.
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Moving Pillsbury Forward - 3/26/2023
Representatives of Moving Pillsbury Forward provide an update on efforts to have the abandoned mill demolished and replaced with new development. This episode of Podium features highlights of a Citizens Club presentation.
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Higher Education - 3/19/2023
Governor JB Pritzker visits Springfield to discuss proposals to boost higher education funding in the state, with emphasis on workforce development programs. This episode of Podium features highlights of news conference at Lincoln Land Community College.
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Behavioral Health - 3/12/2023
Governor JB Pritzker visits Springfield to announce details of a new behavioral health workforce center to train more people to provide mental health care. This episode of Podium features highlights of that news conference.
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