Daily Herald columnist and veteran statehouse reporter Kerry Lester breaks down Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State. A Chicagoan shares his story of how Northeastern Illinois University abused eminent domain to build dorms on his family’s property. Dan Proft and Jacob Huebert discuss the legal challenge to Illinois’ biased campaign finance laws.
Hosts: Dan Proft & Jacob Huebert
Guests: Kerry Lester, Bill Tong, James Hohman

Daily Herald columnist and veteran statehouse reporter Kerry Lester breaks down Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State. A Chicagoan shares his story of how Northeastern Illinois University abused eminent domain to build dorms on his family’s property. Dan Proft and Jacob Huebert discuss the legal challenge to Illinois’ biased campaign finance laws. Hosts: Dan Proft & Jacob Huebert Guests: Kerry Lester, Bill Tong, James Hohman

Daily Herald columnist and veteran statehouse reporter Kerry Lester breaks down Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State. A Chicagoan shares his story of how Northeastern Illinois University abused eminent domain to build dorms on his family’s property. Dan Proft and Jacob Huebert discuss the legal challenge to Illinois’ biased campaign finance laws.
Hosts: Dan Proft &amp; Jacob Huebert
Guests: Kerry Lester, Bill Tong, James Hohman

Episode 30: State of the State

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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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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