The longtime U.S. Senator from Illinois has announced he won't seek another term.By Sean Crawford

From funding freezes to visa terminations, higher education is a focus of the Trump Administration.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Molly Parker, Jackson Brandhorst

The governor signed a trade memorandum with the U.K. this week, which follows on the heels of a visit to Mexico that also included an agreement.

President Trump announced his long-awaited plan for foreign tariffs. The decision has been criticized by Democrats, businesses and economists. It comes on the heels of an election this week that raised concerns for Republicans.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Rick Pearson

Durbin, 80, was already facing calls to step aside when his term ends. Now many progressives are turning up the heat. As for his plans, Durbin has only said he will make a decision "soon."By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Alex Degman

Education at all levels is facing more scrutiny from the Trump Administration. We discuss what it could mean.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Peter Medlin

Trump's support among Republicans remains strong.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Patrick Pfingsten

The threat of tariffs and federal spending cuts is shaking governments, businesses and the economy.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Greg Hinz

It's difficult to budget for another year when there is little clarity on what the Trump Administration will do.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Dan Petrella

The Governor's budget plan would raise spending amid concerns over the future of federal funds.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ben Szalinski

We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to issue a pardon to Rod Blagojevich.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ray Long

The Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois, along with Chicago and Cook County, over "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Brenden Moore

The week began with immigration raids in Chicago and a federal funding freeze. It ended with the governor saying Donald Trump is unfit to be president.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Amanda Vinicky

From deportation raids to withholding federal funding, many have concerns over what the new administration will mean for the state.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Heather Cherone

The Indiana House Speaker has introduced a plan to create a bi-state commission to look at bringing some Illinois counties into his state.

In a surprise move, the former Illinois House Speaker decided to testify in his own defense in his corruption trial.By Sean Crawford

The State Week panel discusses the assault weapons ban challenge, updates the Bears stadium planning, talks state flag designs, and more.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Jeremy Gorner

After weeks of testimony, the prosecution could soon rest in the racketeering and conspiracy case against the former Illinois House Speaker and his close advisor.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Dave McKinney

As Illinois nears the halfway point of the fiscal year, there are dark clouds forming in the state's financial picture.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Ben Szalinski

We discuss some of the legislation that made it through over the two week session and what lies ahead.By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III, Mike Miletich