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On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by Illinois REALTORS® Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein. The Chicago primaries were held last Tuesday and led to some very interesting results from the Mayoral race to the ward aldermen. When it comes to Chicago elections there's no better authority than Gideon and he's here to give us a recap of the results, which candidates we supported and what comes next to those candidates that are heading for the run-off elections.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, Education Director Carrie Elliott and Education Specialist Aniya Lathan discuss all Managing Brokers need to know about renewing their real estate licenses. We talk about completing your required CE courses, the different categories of brokers and the requirements for each, and some advice about how to complete the process smoothly.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're welcoming back Manager of State Government Affairs Jim Clayton to talk about the upcoming Capitol Conference. Jim reveals preliminary details about the 2023 Capitol Conference in Springfield including the return of the Lobby Day at the State Capitol. You won't want to miss the speakers, a visit to the Capitol or the camaraderie of Capitol Conference!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're introducing you to the newest member of the Illinois REALTORS® Staff: Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto. Tom comes to us by way of Chicago and brings a wealth of experience in governmental affairs and we cannot wait to see what he has in store! In this conversation we learn all about his upbringing, some hobbies and family stories and what he hopes to accomplish with Illinois REALTORS®. Join us for this fun conversation!

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world.
On this week's episode we welcome back Illinois REALTORS® RPAC Fundraising Manager Kim House for a preview of the biggest state RPAC fundraising event of 2023, the Rockin' With RPAC Auction, scheduled for 5-8 p.m., Tues., Jan. 24. It's one of numerous attractions at the Illinois REALTORS® Winter Business Meetings at the Bloomington-Normal Hotel and Conference Center, Jan. 23-26. During her discussion, House reveals the Illinois REALTORS®' 2022 President's Cup status and more.

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world.
On this week's episode we welcome back Illinois REALTORS® Senior Advisor Governmental Affairs Betsy Mitchell for a summary of the lame duck session and the issues that loom for legislators in the Spring session that starts Wednesday.

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world.
On this week's episode we’re talking with Yvette Jones-Swanson, an Illinois REALTOR® who was just named one of five 2022 NAR Volunteering Works Grant and Mentoring Recipients. We speak with Yvette about her incredible story, her time in the armed forces, her journey to being a REALTOR® and how all of this led to the formation of her charity 100 Pretty Purses For Female Veterans. This is an amazingly inspiring story that is perfect for the Christmas season and to close out our 2022 here on Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. We'll see you in 2023!

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world.
On this week's episode we welcome back Illinois REALTORS® Manager of State Government Affairs Jim Clayton to talk about the 2022 Veto Session, gives a preview of the upcoming new class of lawmakers making their way to Springfield and details the issues the Governmental Affairs Team is looking at in the next legislative year.

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world.
On this week's episode we welcome back Illinois REALTORS® Senior Advisor of Governmental Affairs Betsy Mitchell to discuss the new Smoke Alarm Law that will be taking effect in Illinois right as the calendar turns to 2023. This law has been in the works for many years and does hold some need-to-know implications for home-owners and housing providers alike. Along every step of the process your Illinois REALTORS® Government Affairs Team as been there to advocate for you and now that the law is set to finally take effect, Betsy is in the studio to give you the final version and rundown to make sure you are in compliance!

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world.
On this week's episode we welcome the brand new President of the REALTORS® Land Institute Luke Worrell. Luke has been in land brokerage nearly his entire life first as a part of his Father's company but now as the owner and operator of Worrell Land Services based in Jacksonville. In this conversation Luke tells us about those humble beginnings and walks us through the incredibly diverse and never-the-same-day-twice atmosphere of dealing in land brokerage. He also talks about his recent trip to the NAR conference in Orlando where he was officially made President of RLI. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!