Interviews

Cheryl Harlow - Tumultuous 2020

Director of Brimfield Public Library District discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the library and surrounding community

Patrick Harper - Tumultuous 2020

USPHS commander details his experience with the COVID-19 pandemic

Curtis Haug - Tumultuous 2020

Manager of minor league baseball team discusses impact of pandemic

Margaret Hawkins - Central Illinois Charities

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Storybook Project

Douglas Henning - Public School Funding

A legal group member of Chicago Public Schools gives information about a 2017 CPS lawsuit.

Paul Hergenrother - Tumultuous 2020

University of Illinois Chemist discusses development of the Shield Illinois Saliva test

Barbara Hernandez - Tumultuous 2020

Illinois State Representative discusses the impact of COVID-19 on state government and her district

Marvin Hightower - Tumultuous 2020

President of the Peoria branch of the NAACP discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Janet Hill - Tumultuous 2020

Chief Operating Officer of the Rock Island County Health Department describes the impact of the pandemic

Dr. William Hinrichs - Public School Funding

State Board of Education perspective on school funding.

Bonnie Ho - Tumultuous 2020

Principal of Pui Tak Christian School in Chicago’s Chinatown details her pandemic experiences

Adrienne Hoffer - Public School Funding

Experiences as an instructional coach at Glenview District 34.

Richard Irvin - Tumultuous 2020

Mayor of Aurora discusses the communities challenges with COVID-19 pandemic

Leonard Jackson - ERA Fight in Illinois

Len Jackson, a security guard at the IL State Capitol, recounts his experiences during the ERA protest in June of 1982.

Dr. Michael Jacoby - Public School Funding

Director of the IL Association of School Business discusses the evidence-based funding model

John Jakiemiec - Tumultuous 2020

Managing the IL baseball Pistol Shrimps during the pandemic

Cathie Smith and Jan Costello - Family Memories

Jan Costello and Cathie Smith reflect on their family’s remarkable connection to Petersburg, Illinois’ rich circus heritage and the golden age of the American traveling circus.

Ehren Jarrett - Public School Funding

Superintendent of Rockford School District #205, a district facing funding challenges.

Christine Johnson - Public School Funding

DeKalb County Treasurer reflects on school funding in Illinois.

Christopher "Chris" Johnson - Tumultuous 2020

CEO of Tivoli Enterprises describes how the pandemic impacted the movie theatre business

Kiran Joshi - Tumultuous 2020

Senior Medical Officer and Former Co-Lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health describes the impact of the pandemic

"Fritz" Frederick Kaegi - Public School Funding

Cook County assessor discusses school funding

Malcolm Kamin - Public School Funding

Delegate to IL ConCon talks about Education Funding

Rob Karr - Tumultuous 2020

Rob Karr, President and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association about the challenges faced during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Patrick Lam - Tumultuous 2020

Former director of assisted living facility discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Mike Lawrence - ERA Fight in Illinois

Mike Lawrence, born on August 17, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Galesburg.

Jason Leahy - Public School Funding

Executive Director of the IL Principal's Association discusses school funding.

Robert Lenz - Public School Funding

A discussion on school funding and the Committee for Educational Rights v Edgar lawsuit.

Anne Libera - Illinois Celebrities and Entertainers

Anne Libera discusses her career in improvisational comedy, her work at The Second City, and the evolution of modern comedy through collaboration, performance, and cultural change.

Jenna Link - Tumultuous 2020

Administrator for the Warren County Health Department

Ann Lousin - ERA Fight in Illinois

Ann Lousin, the Parliamentarian for the Illinois House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975

Senator Andrew Manar - Public School Funding

Sen. Manar discusses SB 1947, landmark school funding legislation.

Michelle Mangan - Public School Funding

Concordia University professor discusses Illinois school funding.

Sandra Martell - Tumultuous 2020

Winnebago County Health Department administrator details the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tessa Martinez - Tumultuous 2020

Non-profit worker shares her experience with employment instability and personal growth during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ralph Martire - Public School Funding

Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.

Judy McCann-Floeter - Tumultuous 2020

Elementary School principal describes impact of COVID-19 on the school

Chris "Thor" McGovern - Tumultuous 2020

Thor role player discusses the importance of heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Marvin Merriweather - Tumultuous 2020

Licensed Clinical Social Worker shares his experience with the COVID-19 pandemic

Lisa Mestinsek - Tumultuous 2020

Lincoln, IL business owner details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her small business

Gwyneth Milbrath - Tumultuous 2020

A clinical nursing professor details the impact of the pandemic on her university and her nursing career

Stephen Miller - Public School Funding

An auditor discusses his work as a school auditor in Illinois.

Billy Morgan - Tumultuous 2020

Disrupted wedding plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Frank Moscardelli - World War II

Infantryman with the 89th Division in it's fight across Germany

Evan Neilson - Tumultuous 2020

U. of IL (Urbana-Champaign) student during the COVID-19 pandemic

Anne Noble - Public School Funding

A broker's view of the Illinois County School Facilities Tax.

Katie Norregaard - Tumultuous 2020

Musician and owner of Miss Katie Sings, LLC, details the way the COVID-19 pandemic provided a platform for her business

Jennifer Norrell Cole - Tumultuous 2020

Superintendent for East Aurora School District #131

Duane Northrup - Tumultuous 2020

Champaign County Coroner describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Oluwatamilore Odimayo - Tumultuous 2020

Counselor and author describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Taylor Pensoneau - Governor Pat Quinn Project

St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporters memories of Pat Quinn in the 1970s

Dr. William Phillips - Public School Funding

Associate Prof. of Educational Leadership at UIS discusses school funding during pandemic

Alexander Polikoff - Public School Funding

The 'Carr v. Koch' Illinois Supreme Court case on school district property taxes.

Robert Pritchard - Public School Funding

Historical overview of education funding and its future challenges.

Sylvia Puente - Public School Funding

Ex. Director of Chicago's Latino Forum discusses the Education Funding Advisory Board and minority education.

Elizabeth Beth Purvis - Public School Funding

Gov. Rauner's Sec. of Education talks about school funding legislation.

Christine Radogno - Tumultuous 2020

Former Illinois State Senator discusses differences between Illinois schools and Arizona schools during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gabriela "Gaby" Ramirez - Tumultuous 2020

Remote worker and mother describes the impact of the pandemic on her life

Tim Rater - Tumultuous 2020

CEO and president of the Aurora Civic Center Authority discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic on theater community.

Jacob Rayl - Tumultuous 2020

Bond County Board Member and Walmart Online Sales Associate describes the impact of the pandemic

Randy Reitz - Public School Funding

Former Bond County Clerk discusses school funding and election oversight.

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Dusty Rhodes - Public School Funding

NPR reporter shares Illinois public school funding stories

Eduardo "Eddie" Rivera - Tumultuous 2020

Ramp serviceman at United Airlines describes his experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic

Rachel Rubin - Tumultuous 2020

Senior Medical Officer and former Co-Lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health details her pandemic experiences

Wendy Ryerson - Public School Funding

Supervisor of Assessments for Lee County, Illinois.

Anthony Sanders - Public School Funding

Superintendent of Elgin School District discusses school funding, past and present

Matthew Shipley - Public School Funding

Developing a Site Based Reporting Initiative to support the ESSA Act.

Anna Sielaff - Tumultuous 2020

College student and student athlete's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sara Sielaff - Tumultuous 2020

Assistant principal of Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln, IL discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Angela Smith - Public School Funding

West Aurora assistant superintendent discusses funding challenges and successes.

Shatriya Smith - Tumultuous 2020

Executive Director of the Garvey-Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center details her experiences with the pandemic

Gloria Spear - Tumultuous 2020

Coles County Health Department Administrator describes impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

John Staff - Tumultuous 2020

Owner of Staff Carpet discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic on his business

Robin Steans - Public School Funding

Former executive director of Advance Illinois discusses school funding.

Twila Terrell - Tumultuous 2020

School bus driver describes her experience with the COVID-19 pandemic

Julie Theisz - Tumultuous 2020

School social worker details impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Gary Tipsord - Public School Funding

Superintendent of rural school district discusses impact of new Illinois funding model.

Mehul Trivedi - Tumultuous 2020

Neuropsychiatrist discuss the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic

Michael Trout - Tumultuous 2020

Executive director of YMEN discusses impact of pandemic on nonprofits

Paul Vallas - General Interest-Education is Key

Leader of successful school reform administrations in Chicago, Philadelphia and New Orleans

Toni Waggoner - Public School Funding

Illinois public school funding from 1979 to 2010.

Claudia Wallace - Illinois Celebrities and Entertainers

Claudia Wallace serves as the Casting Director for The Second City’s Resident Stages and Touring Companies.

Joseph "Jay" Walsh - Tumultuous 2020

VP for Economic Innovation and Development discusses U of IL COVID-19 testing

Ron Warfield - Public School Funding

Main coordinator for the CHIEF proposal discusses education funding.

Jerrod Welch - Tumultuous 2020

Adams County Health Department Administrator details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Robert "Bob" Wengel - Tumultuous 2020

Senior Vice President of Facilities and Security at the Shedd Aquarium describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Michael Wiant - Illinois State Museum

Caretaker interim director for closure of the IL State Museum

Michael Wiant - Historians Speak

Director of the Dickson Mounds Museum discusses his career as an archaeologist and anthropologist

Teresa Wilburn - Tumultuous 2020

Teresa Wilburn explains how Pandemic impacted Southern 7 Health Departments.

Lindsey Willhite - Tumultuous 2020

Public relations director for the Chicago Wolves American Hockey League Club discusses the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic

Sincere Williams - Tumultuous 2020

COVID-19 high school senior discusses his perspective on 2020 and COVID-19

Craig Williams II - Tumultuous 2020

President of The Muni describes effects of COVID-19 pandemic on theater

Linnea Windel - Tumultuous 2020

President and CEO of VNA Health Care describes the impact of the pandemic

Randy Witter - Obama in Illinois

A lobbyist in the Illinois legislature recalls Obama's years in the IL Senate

Benjamin Wolf - Public School Funding

ACLU lawyer discusses Lewis v. Spagnolo, a case on school funding in East St. Louis.

Marlon Young - Tumultuous 2020

Pastor of Morning Glory Community Church details the congregation's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic

Julie Yurko - Tumultuous 2020

President and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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