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Illinois' House Speaker on Energy Bill and More

One-on-one with Illinois' House Speaker to talk about the new energy law and more.

Aired 09/16/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Illinois' House Speaker on Energy Bill and More

Clip: 9/16/2021 | 8m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

One-on-one with Illinois' House Speaker to talk about the new energy law and more.

A massive energy bill became law this week and among other things, it aims to get Illinois carbon-free by 2045. Meanwhile, Illinois COVID-19 vaccination rates slow as the delta variant surges. And the legislature's veto session is coming up in a month.

Aired 09/16/2021 | Rating NR

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