Dan Proft and Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune editorial board member, recap the General Assembly’s veto session, which ended Dec. 1. They also talk to a suburban Chicago manufacturer about why Illinois’ uncompetitive workers compensation system urgently needs reform, and they discuss charter schools struggling to expand in Chicago.
Hosts: Dan Proft & Kristen McQueary
Guests: Zach Mottl​

Dan Proft and Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune editorial board member, recap the General Assembly’s veto session, which ended Dec. 1. They also talk to a suburban Chicago manufacturer about why Illinois’ uncompetitive workers compensation system urgently needs reform, and they discuss charter schools struggling to expand in Chicago. Hosts: Dan Proft & Kristen McQueary Guests: Zach Mottl​

Dan Proft and Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune editorial board member, recap the General Assembly’s veto session, which ended Dec. 1. They also talk to a suburban Chicago manufacturer about why Illinois’ uncompetitive workers compensation system urgently needs reform, and they discuss charter schools struggling to expand in Chicago.
Hosts:&nbsp;Dan Proft &amp; Kristen McQueary
Guests:&nbsp;Zach Mottl​

Ending 2016 in the General Assembly | Episode 73

Chicago and Illinois are at a crossroads. 

Taxes are rising, families are leaving, schools are failing, and public safety is on the line.

The Illinois Policy Podcast goes beyond the headlines to bring you candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and reformers who know what’s really happening in our state — and what it will take to change course.

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-Honest discussions about Chicago and Illinois politics

-Deep dives into education, crime, taxes, and budgets

-Stories from people directly impacted by policy decisions

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Chicago and Illinois are at a crossroads. Taxes are rising, families are leaving, schools are failing, and public safety is on the line. The Illinois Policy Podcast goes beyond the headlines to bring you candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and reformers who know what’s really happening in our state — and what it will take to change course. Each episode delivers: -Honest discussions about Chicago and Illinois politics -Deep dives into education, crime, taxes, and budgets -Stories from people directly impacted by policy decisions -Solutions that can restore opportunity and prosperity Hosted by the Illinois Policy Institute, this podcast is for anyone who loves Chicago and Illinois but knows our state deserves better. 🔔 Subscribe now for real talk about Illinois’ future.

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Ending 2016 in the General Assembly | Episode 73

Ending 2016 in the General Assembly | Episode 73