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 the pandemic.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

This episode of Podium features highlights of the second half of a Mayoral forum between Jim Langfelder and Misty Buscher. 

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder and challenger Misty Buscher face off in another candidate forum. This episode of Podium features highlights from forum held before the Citizens Club. 

This episode of Podium features highlights of Governor JB Pritzker's combined Budget and State of the State Address.

Springfield school superintendent Jennifer Gill discusses District 186 achievements in education, test scores, facilities, and helping students rebound from the pandemic. This episode of Podium features highlights of Gill's appearance before the Citizens Club.

Jim Langfelder and Misty Buscher, the candidates for Springfield mayor discuss city issues in their first joint forum. This episode of Podium features highlights from the mayoral forum, held at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on January 25.

Two Springfield EMTs are charged with murder for allegedly mistreating patient in their care, and family hires a civil rights attorney to pursue a wrongful death case. This episode of Podium features highlights of attorney Ben Crump's Springfield news conference.

Governor JB Pritzker lays out agenda for second term, including universal preschool and free college tuition for working families; This episode of Podium is a replay of governor's inaugural address, carried live on 92.7 WMAY.

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder reacts to unveiling of five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness in Springfield. This episode of Podium features highlights of and interview with the mayor.

Lawmakers seek to add pawn shops to state law capping high loan interest rates. This episode of Podium features highlights of news conference with supporters of proposal.

Supporters and opponents debate pros and cons of proposal to prohibit sales of military-style firearms. This episode of Podium highlights a legislative committee hearing. 

Lawmakers and substance abuse professionals discuss the need for more action to deal with the drug overdose problem and the prevalence of fentanyl in Illinois communities.  This Podium highlights of their news conference. 

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder discusses efforts to ensure that a significant portion of the Wyndham hotel downtown remains as a hotel, even if other parts are converted to apartments, and how a downtown casino could impact other projects.  This episode of Podium highlights of live interview with Mayor Jim Langfelder. 

Local advocates discuss a new comprehensive approach and strategic plan to help people get into long-term housing. This episode of Podium highlights a Citizens Club panel discussion. 

Political reporters assess the outcome of the 2022 election and what it means for Illinois government going forward.  This episode of Podium includes highlights from a Citizens Club panel discussion.

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder discusses Poplar Place project, Wyndham Hotel update, and more.  This episode of Podium features highlights from an interview with Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder. 

Candidates hold debates ahead of the November general election. This episode of Podium features highlights of a debate where Governor JB Pritzker and GOP opponent Darren Bailey offer very different assessments on the state of education in Illinois as the campaign winds down.

Candidates hold debates ahead of the November general election. This episode of Podium features highlights from a debate between Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and GOP challenger Thomas DeVore.

Candidates hold debates ahead of the November general election. This episode of Podium features highlights from the second debate between Governor JB Pritzker and GOP opponent Darren Bailey.

Candidates hold debates ahead of the November general election. This episode of Podium features highlights of a debate between 13th Congressional District candidates Nikki Budzinski and Regan Deering.

Candidates hold debates ahead of the November general election. This episode of Podium features highlights from the first debate between Governor JB Pritzker and GOP opponent Darren Bailey.