Welcome!

This is my first attempt at blogging, so bear with me. I'm a statehouse reporter for Illinois Public Radio, at WUIS Radio in Springfield. I've been meaning to put some of my reports out there for my friends and family to hear, but I'm also a procrastinator, so it's taken a few weeks to actually get to it.

Anyway, here's a sample of my work so far:

From 02/12/2009:

President Barack Obama is en route to Springfield to speak at a banquet in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. Todd Feurer reports live from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield.

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From 02/12/2009:

As the nation honors the 200th birthday of our 16th president Abraham Lincoln, thousands of people took time to share in reciting the words of his most famous speech. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 02/11/2009:

Saturday is the first anniversary of a deadly shooting spree at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and the school is still waiting for money to renovate and reopen the lecture hall where five students were killed. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 02/10/2009:

An Illinois state lawmaker says the Illinois Department of Transportation may need to bring in some outside consultants to make sure the state has enough staff to manage highway projects under the proposed federal stimulus plan. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 02/04/2009:

Governor Pat Quinn and the top leaders of the House and Senate are pledging to work together to tackle state budget and infrastructure needs. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 02/03/2009:

Illinois state lawmakers will be back in session this week for the first time since removing Rod Blagojevich as governor. Blagojevich may be gone, but not forgotten. The former Governor is the inspiration behind several measures that could be considered this legislative session. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/29/2009:

Dozens of people gathered at the Illinois State Capitol Thursday, hoping to see Governor Rod Blagojevich appear before the Illinois Senate to present a closing argument at his impeachment trial. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/28/2009:

After impeachment prosecutors and Governor Rod Blagojevich present their closing arguments to the Illinois State Senate today, there will still be a lengthy process ahead before a vote is taken. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/26/2009:

If Illinois state senators decide to remove Governor Rod Blagojevich from office at the end of his impeachment trial, that does not mean he would lose his state pension. Todd Feurer explains.

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From 01/21/2009

Now that Barack Obama is in the White House, a Republican Illinois Congressman says it is up to Democrats to revive plans for an experimental coal plant near Mattoon. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/20/2009

Illinois lawmakers are renaming a central Illinois highway after a fallen soldier. But one state representative says the honor should go to ALL veterans. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/19/2009

Leading a football team might not be the same as leading state government.... but one group is hoping to draft a former Chicago Bears coach to run for Governor. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/15/2009

Illinois Senators adjourned Thursday. It will be more than a week before they begin the impeachment trial of Governor Rod Blagojevich. At least one Republican says that is too long. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/14/2009

Just days after the Illinois House impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich, lawmakers voted again. The only one to vote against impeachment this time around has family ties to the Governor. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/13/2009

At a time when the state is struggling with a major budget crisis, state lawmakers may turn to smokers to raise money. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/08/2009

Republican Joan Krupa will not have a long tenure as a state representative from the Peoria area, but she says she is ready to cast an important vote. Todd Feurer reports.

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From 01/08/2009

Roland Burris says he never made any improper deals with Governor Rod Blagojevich for his appointment to the U.S. Senate seat. Todd Feurer reports.