The senate overrides Gov. Rauer on SB 1229, moving it to the house. State Sen. Matt Murphy explains the fight ahead. Illinois News Network reporter and WMAY talk show host Greg Bishop recaps the state fair. Brian Jordan from Illinois Food Retailers Association slams Chicago Alderman George Cardenas for proposing a soft drink tax.
Hosts: Dan Proft & Ted Dabrowski
Guests: Matt Murphy, Greg Bishop, Brian Jordan

The senate overrides Gov. Rauer on SB 1229, moving it to the house. State Sen. Matt Murphy explains the fight ahead. Illinois News Network reporter and WMAY talk show host Greg Bishop recaps the state fair. Brian Jordan from Illinois Food Retailers Association slams Chicago Alderman George Cardenas for proposing a soft drink tax. Hosts: Dan Proft & Ted Dabrowski Guests: Matt Murphy, Greg Bishop, Brian Jordan

The senate overrides Gov. Rauer on SB 1229, moving it to the house. State Sen. Matt Murphy explains the fight ahead. Illinois News Network reporter and WMAY talk show host Greg Bishop recaps the state fair. Brian Jordan from Illinois Food Retailers Association slams Chicago Alderman George Cardenas for proposing a soft drink tax.
Hosts: Dan Proft &amp; Ted Dabrowski
Guests: Matt Murphy, Greg Bishop, Brian Jordan

Episode 7: State fair week

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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