Amanda Vinicky

Behind The Headlines: The Path To Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana In Illinois

Evie Hemphill

Earlier this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that will soon make recreational marijuana legal in the state. The law takes effect Jan.…

Amanda Vinicky is the Statehouse Bureau Chief for Illinois Public Radio. She's leaving the position in January to take on a role with WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" program.

Government, Politics & Issues

Amanda Vinicky, Statehouse Bureau Chief at Illinois Public Radio, leaves for new job in Chicago

Kelly Moffitt

In November, Illinois Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky announced she would be leaving IPR for a position with WTTW-TV’s “Chicago…

Fair St. Louis is happening in Forest Park this weekend.

Government, Politics & Issues

Behind the Headlines: Illinois budget negotiations, Fair St. Louis returns to Forest Park

Alex Heuer

In our weekly "Behind the Headlines" segment, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh discussed some of the top news stories.Topics included the Illinois…

Government, Politics & Issues

Illinois legislature headed to overtime amid political disagreements

Illinois lawmakers wrapped up the most recent legislative session on Sunday after a budget battle pitting Republican Governor Bruce Rauner against a House…

Government, Politics & Issues

Looking Back: Ferguson, Politics And The Biggest Stories Of 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, “St. Louis on the Air” looked back at the biggest local and regional stories of the year.Topping the list was the August…