Four of the top five employers in Cook County are units of government. Shouldn't legislators determine how much money the state has before they start spending it? There is a bipartisan effort to destroy Illinois.

Chicago’s greatest thought leaders have a new idea on how to fund pensions- raise property taxes! Where does the money in a state with the highest state and local tax burden go? Make sure you have the courtesy to tell your new neighbors when you leav...

How has Trump been able to succeed despite so much chaos surrounding his presidency? Is Trump just blowing off steam when tweeting against the media? Does he get the exact reaction he wanted every time from their censorship hysteria?

Incoming CIA Director Gina Haspel endures worse than waterboarding: “gotcha” attempts from showboating Senators. Is it time for the U.S. to start filling up Gitmo again? America welcomed home the hostages detained in the North Korean prison but the...

Is there an opportunity for a revolution in Iran? Can a shared concern of Iran bring Middle Eastern countries together? Is America no longer leading from behind? President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Dr.

In two states that present Senate GOP pick-up opportunities, Cocaine Mitch, his China family and the China people were too much for Don Blankenship in West Virginia and anti-incumbent mood within the GOP knocks out two Congressmen in Indiana. Senior Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, David Drucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Trump made a great first step in getting rid of the largest state sponsor of terror in backing out of the Iran Deal. Why are we even having a debate over sanctions on Iran after Netanyahu exposed their lies and terrorist activities?

How will backing out of the Iran deal affect energy prices in the U.S.? Is the U.S. running out or running into more oil and gas? Will being energy dependent not only help the U.S. economy but improve our national security? CNN Senior Economist,

Several municipalities across the state are facing financial crises and have few options to get back on the right track. Is bankruptcy the only choice? And is that the reality for the state as a whole? On this edition of Illinois Rising,

Socialists across the nation will descend on Chicago in July, by contrast, Jimmy Kemp, son of Jack Kemp, is bringing the idea of enterprise and opportunity to Chicago in May. President of the Kemp Foundation,