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Illinois lawmakers are set to make it easier for seniors to renew their driver's licenses. State Senator Ram Villivalam, working with the Illinois Secretary of State and AARP, is championing legislation that would raise the age for mandatory, in-person license renewals from 75 to 79. Under the plan, a road test would only be required at 87 instead of 79, unless the senior has a commercial license. Immediate family members would also be allowed to report medical concerns affecting a driver's abilities. Supporters say this move recognizes seniors as some of the state's safest drivers and streamlines the process for them.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest bill approved by Illinois lawmakers raising the age in which seniors must take annual driving exams in order to renew their licenses from 79 to 87.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening of a Real ID “supercenter” in the Loop, how people can book appointments, and types of documentation needed for a Real ID. He also shares details about driving tests for seniors and whether or not he would run for a different […]

May 7 is the deadline to acquire a Real ID before the new federal guidelines are enforced. DMVs all across the country are seeing unprecedented demand. Illinoisans are experiencing long lines and even longer wait times. Last year, the “Get Real, Illinois” campaign launched to encourage residents to “get real” well in advance of the deadline. However, only around 30% of Illinois residents have Real IDs. Despite the looming cutoff, state officials are reminding Illinoisans not to panic. Reset learns more about the Real ID mandate from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know about REAL ID. Secretary Giannoulias recently launched a “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website to determine if you need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period begins.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams is often described as the first person to successfully perform an open-heart surgery. That's not entirely accurate, but he was still a surgical innovator, and he was also a huge part of the Black Hospital Movement. Research: "Daniel Hale Williams." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 2, Gale, 1992. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1606000260/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=c4ae7664. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. "Daniel Hale Williams." Notable Black American Men, Book II, edited by Jessie Carney Smith, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1622000479/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=80e75e7e. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. Buckler, Helen. “Doctor Dan: Pioneer in American Surgery.” Little, Brown and Company. 1954. Cobb, W M. “Daniel Hale Williams-Pioneer and Innovator.” Journal of the National Medical Association vol. 36,5 (1944): 158-9. COBB, W M. “Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” Journal of the National Medical Association vol. 45,5 (1953): 379-85. Cook County Health. “Celebrating 30 Years: Provident Hospital of Cook County.” https://cookcountyhealth.org/provident-hospital-30th-anniversary/ Gamble, Vanessa Northington. “Making a place for ourselves : the Black hospital movement, 1920-1945.” New York : Oxford University Press. 1995. Gamble, Vanessa Northington. “The Provident Hospital Project: An Experiment in Race Relations and Medical Education.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, WINTER 1991. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44442639 Gordon, Ralph C. “Daniel Hale Williams: Pioneer Black Surgeon and Educator.” Journal of Investigative Surgery, 18:105–106, 2005. DOI: 10.1080/08941930590956084 Hughes, Langston. “Famous American Negroes.” Dodd Mead. 1954. Jackson State University. “Who Was Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?” https://www.jsums.edu/gtec/dr-daniel-hale-williams/ Jefferson, Alisha J. and Tamra S. McKenzie. “Daniel Hale Williams, MD: ‘A Moses in the profession.’” American College of Surgeons CC2017 Poster Competition. 2017. Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “51. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Letter to Governor Joseph Fifer (1889).” 100 Most Valuable Documents at the Illinois State Archives. https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/online_exhibits/100_documents/1889-williams-letter-gov.html Olivier, Albert F. “In Proper Perspective: Daniel Hale Williams, M.D.” Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Volume 37, Issue 1p96-97 January 1984. https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(10)60721-7/fulltext Raman, Jai. “Access to the Heart – Evolution of surgical techniques.” Global Surgery. Vol. 1, No. 2. doi: 10.15761/GOS.1000112 Rock County, Wisconsin. “Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” https://legacy.co.rock.wi.us/daniel-hale-williams Summerville, James. “Educating Black doctors : a history of Meharry Medical College.” University of Alabama Press. https://archive.org/details/educatingblackdo0000summ/ The Provident Foundation. “History- Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” https://provfound.org/index.php/history/history-dr-daniel-hale-williams “Early Chicago: Hospital of Hope.” DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis. https://www.wttw.com/dusable-to-obama/provident-hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about the push to pass new bipartisan legislation that will increase the age at which drivers must take a behind-the wheel driving test from 79 to 87. Secretary Giannoulias also shares his thoughts on a Wall Street ratings agency downgrading Chicago’s credit rating, and his future […]

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about the push to pass new bipartisan legislation that will increase the age at which drivers must take a behind-the wheel driving test from 79 to 87. Secretary Giannoulias also shares his thoughts on a Wall Street ratings agency downgrading Chicago’s credit rating, and his future […]

Illinois lawmakers propose legalizing sex work, Illinois Secretary of State proposes digital IDs, and UIUC students begin testifying in Palestinian protest trial.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Amelia Benson, and Giuliana MeansMusic by Outbox

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Megan Lynch, pushing a new law that would allow family members to report unsafe driving by older-aged relatives. The law would eliminate an age-based mandatory driving test for older drivers. He points out the bi-partisan support for the law which would bring it in line with numerous neighboring states, while still being effective in keeping roadways safe. Credit: © Jack Gruber-USA TODAY

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about the push to pass new bipartisan legislation that will increase the age at which drivers must take a behind-the wheel driving test from 79 to 87. Secretary Giannoulias also shares his thoughts on a Wall Street ratings agency downgrading Chicago’s credit rating, and his future […]

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: HOKTUAH, GYATT, JAGWEED Rejected As Illinois License Plates In 2024: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias released some of the vanity plates that didn't make the cut in 2024. CTA Rider […]

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow with his "Seven with Kevin" segment as he discusses Tuesday's Election Day.  We highlight the Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet with Adam Loker, Derek Sample, Gracie Murphy, and Ben Bremmer.Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias provides the latest update with his office.Commstock Investments Joe Camp previews a new market week.  

Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to talk about National Teen Driver Safety Week by unveiling a new approach to combat distracted driving. Together with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and road safety advocates, Alexi Giannoulias announced a three-part plan to help change the attitude towards […]

This week, we discuss the threat censorship poses to democracy as part of Banned Books Week, an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information. Presented by the American Library Association, this panel includes Heather Booth, Anna Claussen, Sara Paretsky, and Donna Seaman. The following conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEAbout the speakers:HEATHER BOOTH is the Audiobooks Editor for Booklist and a reader's advisory librarian at the Helen Plum Library in Lombard, IL. She is also serving her third term as a trustee at the Westmont Public Library. Booth, the mother of two teens, has focused on teen services, and has been involved in facing book challenges and preserving our freedom to read.ANNA CLAUSSEN is the Policy and Outreach Coordinator – Libraries for the Illinois Secretary of State.A Chicago-based author, SARA PARETSKY is one of only four living writers to have received both the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers Association of Great Britain. Her latest V. I. Warshawski novel is Pay Dirt. Paretsky is an ardent freedom of speech advocate.DONNA SEAMAN is the Editor-in-Chief for Booklist. A recipient of the Louis Shores Award for excellence in book reviewing and the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award, Seaman is a member of the Content Leadership Team for the American Writers Museum and an adjunct professor for Northwestern University's MA in Writing and MFA in Prose and Poetry Programs. Seaman's author interviews are collected in Writers on the Air and she is the author of Identity Unknown: Rediscovering Seven American Women Artists. River of Books: A Life in Reading, will be out fall 2024.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to explain why Illinois Flag Commission will be accepting submissions for a new state flag design. The commission will accept design ideas for consideration from the public beginning September 3rd until October 18. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Maggie McCalla and her daughter Molly McCalla discuss the tradition of showing livestock at the Illinois State Fair. We learn about One-Stop-Shops from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.Also, updates from Jeff Adkisson from the Grain & Feed Association and KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. 

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to explain why his office decided to roll out its first Mobile DMV that offers Illinois drivers services directly from a mobile unit. Giannoulias explains why this move will make it easier and more convenient for residents to access government services without having to wait or travel […]

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how to obtain your REAL ID before the deadline, their efforts to reduce wait times, and the possibility of mobile IDs appearing in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode with my co-host Jim Dedelow, Big Ten Analyst, Rapheal Davis Calls In + Public Engagement Liaison, Chris Robinson calls in too share his duties for Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias. DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lcn... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dejuanmarrero/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedmpodcast_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dejuanmarrero?lan... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dejuan.marrero WJOB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.wjob1230.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Digital IDs will be a companion, not a replacement, says Illinois Secretary of State.

Jon Stewart is a former professional wrestler; has been a candidate for office in several positions, including Illinois Governor, US House of Representatives, and Illinois Secretary of State; and is now the main guy investigating the infamous Alien Interview video from 1997, which was allegedly smuggled out of an underground government facility near Area 51. He enters the Basement to tell us why this video is legit.See the full Alien Interview (without the dramatic fluff).If you have a story to tell, get in touch.------------Become a Basement VIP for access to bonus content and ad-free listening on Apple Podcasts or Patreon for just $2.99 a month.

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore shares a conversation he had with Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in partnership with the Lincoln Forum & the Union League Club. After being sworn in earlier this year, Giannoulias discusses the services & initiatives of the Secretary of State's office and much more.

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy sent witnesses & viewers scrambling for their ear muffs while making his point about age-appropriate literature in schools and libraries. In this episode of A&G's One More Thing Podcast, Jack & Joe listen as Senator Kennedy reads a few passages from the books Gender Queer & All Boys Aren't Blue while quizzing Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Gainnoulias. You have been warned...graphic terms are used.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: During her Wednesday press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked to explain “why the president interacted with so many of his son's foreign business associates?” Instead of answering the question, Jean-Pierre walked-out of the briefing. On Tuesday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias testified before the U.S. Senate—discussing his state's “anti-book ban” legislation. During the hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) read a series of disturbingly graphic passages from two books that are supposedly available to children in Illinois. Meanwhile, Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily told the Senate that “we don't put Playboy in kindergartens. This isn't considered a book ban, but common sense.” According to Oliver Darcy of CNN, “[t]he White House sent a letter to top US news executives on Wednesday, urging them to intensify their scrutiny of House Republicans after Speaker Kevin McCarthy launched an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.” You can read the report here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/media/white-house-letter-news-executives/index.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: While appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, The Washington Post's David Ignatius discussed his recent op-ed, “President Biden Should Not Run Again in 2024.” During the conversation, Joe Scarborough conceded that “off-air” every single Democrat admits that Joe Biden is too old to run for reelection. Steve Dnistrian—Candidate for New Jersey State Senate in the 11th District, located in Monmouth County—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his race against incumbent Sen. Vin Gopal (D). On Tuesday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias testified before the U.S. Senate—discussing his state's “anti-book ban” legislation. During the hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) read a series of disturbingly graphic passages from two books that are supposedly available to children in Illinois. Meanwhile, Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily told the Senate that “we don't put Playboy in kindergartens. This isn't considered a book ban, but common sense.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (09/13/2023): 3:05pm- The 14-day manhunt for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante concluded with the successful capture of the Chester County Prison inmate on Wednesday morning. Cavalcante is an illegal migrant from Brazil who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2021. He was also accused of murder in 2017. Should Pennsylvania pay to incarcerate Cavalcante for the rest of his life? You can read more here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/live/danelo-cavalcante-prison-escape-search-updates-chester-county-20230913.html 3:15pm- Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced the launch of an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden—citing the alleged corruption tied to the Biden family's overseas business transactions. On Wednesday, during her press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the inquiry but pivoted to discuss economics instead. 3:20pm- During the press conference to announce the capture of escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante, Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens was hilariously asked if there was “any concern [Calvacante] would team up with another small man to step inside of a trench coat, Little Rascals-style?” 3:50pm- Do you want a Zeoli Army t-shirt? Well, now you can finally get one! Go to: https://breakingt.com/collections/shop-1210-wpht?rfsn=7511973.6753d1d 4:05pm- During her Wednesday press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked to explain “why the president interacted with so many of his son's foreign business associates?” Instead of answering the question, Jean-Pierre walked-out of the briefing. 4:20pm- On Tuesday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias testified before the U.S. Senate—discussing his state's “anti-book ban” legislation. During the hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) read a series of disturbingly graphic passages from two books that are supposedly available to children in Illinois. Meanwhile, Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily told the Senate that “we don't put Playboy in kindergartens. This isn't considered a book ban, but common sense.” 4:40pm- According to Oliver Darcy of CNN, “[t]he White House sent a letter to top US news executives on Wednesday, urging them to intensify their scrutiny of House Republicans after Speaker Kevin McCarthy launched an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.” You can read the report here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/media/white-house-letter-news-executives/index.html 5:00pm- Tracy Beanz—Editor-in-Chief for UncoverDC.com & host of the “Dark to Light” podcast—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “5th Circuit Rules Government Violated Speech Right of Americans.” In an opinion released late on Friday for Missouri v. Biden, the New Orleans-based Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Biden Administration likely violated the First Amendment when it pressured social-media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to censor COVID-19 related content as well as unflattering stories about Hunter Biden's abandoned laptop. The Administration effectively used government resources to suppress constitutionally protected speech. You can read the full article here: https://www.uncoverdc.com/2023/09/11/5th-circuit-rules-government-violated-speech-rights-of-americans/ 5:20pm- While appearing on the “All-In” podcast, Elon Musk debunked claims that he shutdown Starlink satellite services to Ukraine in order to stifle an attack on a Russian naval fleet in Sevastopol. Musk explained: “At the time this happened, the region around Crimea was actually turned off. The reason it was turned off was originally because the United States had sanctions against Russia, and that includes Crimea in the sanctions. We're not allowed to actually turn on connectivity to a sanctioned country without explicit government approval.” You can watch the full interview here: https://twitter.com/theallinpod/status/1701636472384938396 5:35pm- U.S. Representative Scott Perry—representing Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District & Chair of the House Freedom Caucus—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's announced launch of an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Perry explains that the public deserves to know if the Biden family corruption allegations are true—especially considering mainstream media has been reluctant to investigate the accusations. 5:50pm- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced the issuance of an executive order that will temporarily suspend the right to carry firearms in the state—citing a gun violence epidemic that amounts to a public health emergency. A federal judge has temporarily halted the order. You can read more here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/13/new-mexico-gun-restrictions-albuquerque-00115764 6:05pm- While appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, The Washington Post's David Ignatius discussed his recent op-ed, “President Biden Should Not Run Again in 2024.” During the conversation, Joe Scarborough conceded that “off-air” every single Democrat admits that Joe Biden is too old to run for reelection. 6:30pm- Steve Dnistrian—Candidate for New Jersey State Senate in the 11th District, located in Monmouth County—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his race against incumbent Sen. Vin Gopal (D). 6:45pm- On Tuesday, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias testified before the U.S. Senate—discussing his state's “anti-book ban” legislation. During the hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) read a series of disturbingly graphic passages from two books that are supposedly available to children in Illinois. Meanwhile, Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily told the Senate that “we don't put Playboy in kindergartens. This isn't considered a book ban, but common sense.”

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to talk about the state’s new Skip the Line program. Starting September 1st, customers will be required to make appointments for in-person visits at 44 of the busiest DMVs, including all Chicago and suburban locations and some central and downstate DMVs, for REAL ID, driver's license […]

Illinois Secretary of State gives a grant to help prevent car thefts in southern Illinois, the Eastern Illinois food bank is starting a new program to help get food to rural cities in Illinois, and the University of Illinois football has chosen their captains for the 2023 season. Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Beatbox

U of I researchers uncover protein that can aid immunotherapies against cancer, and the Illinois Secretary of State announces new plan to reduce long lines in DMVs.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Madison Holcomb, Ashley Gilbert, and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to explain why he worked with the state legislature to pass a bill allowing noncitizens to receive standard driver’s licenses instead of the current temporary visitor driver's licenses. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Illinois is among nine other states suing cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The lawsuit accuses Coinbase of illegally selling unregistered investments to more than 140,000 Illinois clients. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says the failure by Coinbase to register digital assets on […]

Our guest this week is Jesse White of Chicago, who is the recently retired Illinois Secretary of State, who served in that capacity for 24 years and under five governors. Prior to serving as Secretary of State, he was the Cook County Recorder of Deeds for seven years and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for 16 years. Prior to his five decades long political career he served as a paratrooper in the US Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division and Illinois National Guard. Jesse was also a Chicago Public School teacher and administrator for 33 years. He also played minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs after his time in the Army. Perhaps, most impressively, starting in 1959 he founded the Jesse White Tumblers, which has provided more than 19,000 at-risk youth (girls and boys) with training and guidance to make positive choices and learn important lessons for life. Jesse White Tumbler teams have performed at countless parades, NFL, MLB, and NBA games. They have also performed all over the U.S. and dozens of countries around the world. Amazingly, fewer than two dozen of them have gotten into trouble with the law. It's an inspirational story about growing up in an era of discrimination, overcoming constant obstacles, striving for success in so many different venues and making a tangible difference in the life of youth through discipline and determination. Show Notes -Email – margaretrudd@jessewhitefoundation.netWebsite – https://jessewhitetumblingteam.com/Website - https://www.thejessewhitefoundation.org/Wikipedia Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_White_(politician)New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/us/jesse-white-illinois-secretary-of-state-retire.htmlSpecial Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channe... Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/do...Find out about Horizon Therapeutics – Science and Compassion Working Together To Transform Lives. https://www.horizontherapeutics.com/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/Discover more about the Dads Honor Ride 2023 - https://21stcenturydads.org/2023-dads-honor-ride/

May 9, 2023 Secretary Alexi Giannoulias – Looking Ahead: The Plan for the Secretary of State's Office City Club event description: Secretary Alexi GiannouliasIllinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias was sworn into office as Illinois' 38th Secretary of State on January 9, 2023. He is committed to transforming operations through modernization efforts, which will improve […]

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about a bill that is heading to Governor Pritzker’s desk that would withhold state funding from any of the state's public or school libraries that remove books from their shelves. Secretary of State Giannoulias says we need to trust our librarians to determine the makeup of the […]

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about a bill that is heading to Governor Pritzker’s desk that would withhold state funding from any of the state's public or school libraries that remove books from their shelves. Secretary of State Giannoulias says we need to trust our librarians to determine the makeup of the […]

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about a bill that is heading to Governor Pritzker’s desk that would withhold state funding from any of the state's public or school libraries that remove books from their shelves. Secretary of State Giannoulias says we need to trust our librarians to determine the makeup of the […]

Illinois Secretary of State announced most Secretary of State services will be appointment only, Illinois' biggest health insurance provider will no longer cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests, Christie Clinic will host its annual race weekend until Saturday and Names.org released its predicted most popular baby names for 2023.Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert and Lillie Salas. Music by Boxout

April 20, 2023 Defending Democracy: The Role of Libraries and Civic Leaders in the Fight Against Book Bans and Censorship Featuring an introduction from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Panelists: Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown, Digital Public Library of America Executive Director John Bracken and American Library Association Executive Director Tracie Hall. Moderated […]

Former Commonwealth Edison chief lawyer Tom O'Neill said Wednesday that over time he came to work hand-in-hand with associates of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan to secure jobs for them in high-profile positions. O'Neill took the stand for a second day in the ComEd bribery trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan called the shots on a bill that was worth $1.8 billion to Illinois' largest electrical utility. That's what the state lawmaker who sponsored the measure told jurors Tuesday in the bribery trial of four former ComEd executives and lobbyists. Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed the House Wednesday. House Bill 2789 would limit federal pass-through tax dollars through the Illinois Secretary of State's office for libraries that remove or restrict certain books.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Bob Sirott to talk about a proposal to ban Zoom calls while driving, when the Real ID deadline is, and when we could see a digital version of a driver’s license.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to talk about his proposal for banning the use of Zoom and similar video conferencing software while driving in Illinois.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias join John Williams to talk about why some vanity license plate requests get rejected, what we need to know about license place stickers and when you know your sticker is expired, and the office’s mission to bring in new technology and modernization to make your experience with the office […]

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias join John Williams to talk about why some vanity license plate requests get rejected, what we need to know about license place stickers and when you know your sticker is expired, and the office’s mission to bring in new technology and modernization to make your experience with the office […]

In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the life and legacy of outgoing Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, the longest serving holder of that title, is retiring after this month. He reminisced, and looks ahead, with Political Editor Craig Dellimore.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, December 1st. You'll hear about a Peoria food donation drive that had a record breaking year, plus in a rare instance of bipartisanship, the Illinois Secretary of State-Elect has asked his defeated opponent to serve on the transition team.

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Hillary and Tina cover Tennessee House Rep. David Byrd and Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell. Hillary's Story Representative David Byrd made a name for himself in local Tennessee politics and eventually gained a seat in the State House. BUT when allegations of abuse surface, his legacy is tarnished. Tina's Story Prominent in Illinois politics since the 30s, Paul Powell eventually became Illinois secretary of state in 1964. BUT after his death in 1970, Powell's dark secrets were revealed. Sources Hillary's Story The Daily Beast This Tennessee Republican Nearly Died From COVID. Now He's Fighting Masks (https://www.thedailybeast.com/tennessee-republican-david-byrd-nearly-died-from-covid-now-hes-fighting-masks).--by Michael Daly The Daily Herald 3 former players accuse Rep. David Byrd of sexual misconduct while they were teens (https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/2018/03/28/3-former-players-accuse-rep/12895601007/)--by ALANNA AUTLER Mother Jones A Tennessee Republican Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Underage Girls Just Said He Isn't Running Again (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/08/tennessee-david-byrd-sexual-misconduct-will-not-seek-reelection/)--Becca Andrews Nashville Scene David Byrd Will Run for Re-Election After All (https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/david-byrd-will-run-for-re-election-after-all/article_f76ce494-9af2-5812-bd04-573e1682c6ac.html)--by Stephen Elliot Tennessee Lookout Byrd takes oath of office after long COVID battle, brush with death (https://tennesseelookout.com/2021/07/30/byrd-takes-oath-of-office-after-long-covid-battle-brush-with-death/)--BY SAM STOCKARD The Tennessean After 8-month COVID-19 battle, GOP Rep. David Byrd urges vaccines, says they 'should not divide us' (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/30/rep-david-byrd-covid-19-vaccines-tennessee-lawmakers-coronavirus/5428143001/)--by Natalie Allison Resolution filed again to expel Rep. David Byrd from legislature over sexual assault allegations (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2020/02/05/tennessee-rep-david-byrd-resolution-filed-again-expel-house/4672744002/)--by Natalie Allison What to know about embattled Tennessee lawmaker David Byrd and the allegations against him (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2019/02/20/david-byrd-tennessee-allegations/2927612002/)--By Jon Garcia Wikipedia David Byrd (politician) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Byrd_(politician)) Photos Tennessee House Rep. David Byrd (https://www.motherjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190823_BYRD_2000.jpg?resize=990,556)--by Mark Humphrey/AP via Mother Jones Byrd on House Floor after COVID-19 Recovery (https://tennesseelookout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Byrd-7-1536x942.jpeg)--by John Partipilo via Tennessee Lookout Tina's Story Chicago Tribune From hero to bum in a flash: How an Illinois politician's shoebox of money exposed the rot of corruption (https://news.yahoo.com/hero-bum-flash-illinois-politician-151100995.html)--by Ron Grossman The ‘Shoebox Scandal,' 50 years later: That time when the Illinois secretary of state died with $750,000 in cash in a hotel suite (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-shoebox-scandal-paul-powell-20201010-atsmxswywnfd3nuwxopvuce4uu-story.html)--By John O'Connor Illinois State Library Paul Powell (https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/heritage_project/home/chapters/building-for-the-future-the-1960s/paul-powell/) The New York Times Mystery in Illinois: Millionaire Aide (https://www.nytimes.com/1971/01/15/archives/mystery-in-illinois-millionaire-aide-mystery-in-illinois-how-30000.html)--by John Kifner SangamonLink Paul Powell shoebox scandal (https://sangamoncountyhistory.org/wp/?p=7438) Time Paul Powell's Nest Egg (https://web.archive.org/web/20081007140329/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,942440-2,00.html) Wikipedia Paul Powell (politican) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Powell_(politician)#cite_note-time-nestegg-1) WMAY December 30, 1970: Details Of Paul Powell's Stash Revealed (https://www.wmay.com/2021/12/26/december-30-1970-details-of-paul-powells-stash-revealed/) WPSD Local 6 50 years later, Illinois' 'Shoebox Scandal' still amazes (https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/50-years-later-illinois-shoebox-scandal-still-amazes/article_3ffbaf84-0a6c-11eb-a0c8-07cd82f9d727.html) Photos Containers of Cash (https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/s0NWtXcYkyYIadZ7TA1EhoPBCEg=/1024x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/4BW3PFBWBRGH5GLLB3ATIVODYM.jpg)--screenshot from Chicago Tribune Paul Powell, Speaker of the House of Illinois (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Paul_Powell_%28politician%29_1961.jpg)--photo by Abbie Rowe, via Public Domain

0:00 -Richard Irvin's new message. Will this work?   18:25 -Dan & Amy investigate a domestic dispute in Flossmoor   34:47 - Dan & Amy remember Jim Ryan   47:39 - Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies at The Heritage Foundation and author of Brutal War: Jungle Fighting in Papua New Guinea, 1942, Lt Col James Carafano: “We are going to get all the illegals into the country as fast as possible, so no one can take pictures of them, and use your tax dollars to do it”   01:04:55 - Illinois State Representative for the 105th District, Dan Brady, shares why he wants to replace Jesse White as Illinois Secretary of State. For more on Dan's candidacy visit votedanbrady.com   01:19:36 - Geoff Shepard, deputy counsel on Nixon's Watergate defense team, offers  Warnings From Watergate for the January 6 Committee. Be sure to check out Geoff's book The Nixon Conspiracy: Watergate and the Plot to Remove the President 01:40:04 - Dan & Amy on the state of the Illinois Republican Party  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.