Daily Herald Political Editor Mike Riopell was on with Big John this morning. He gave an update on the budget battle. Is this ever going to end?

What's the latest on the Oregon standoff? Jim Roope had the latest with Big John this morning.

Karin Caifa talked to Big John this morning. Obama made a speech on gun violence yesterday. She talked about what he wants to do.

Donald Trump questioned whether Ted Cruz can be president because he was born in Canada. Paul Ryan shaved his beard. North Korea tested a hydrogen bomb. And local Fox News female reporters can't wear hats.

Big John had to apologize to Janet Reno, the nurse who helped deliver his son, and the entire Jonathon Brandmeier crew.

IL Rep. Jack Franks really wants this budget impasse to be over in Illinois. He joined Big John this morning to talk about how the republicans and democrats can finally come to an agreement.

There were emails from the mayor's office very early on in the LaQuan McDonald case saying that they knew how much the case could blow up. Kristen McQueary is all over the story and was on with Big John Howell this morning.

Executive Producer Keith Conrad joined Big John to update what's going on in Oregon. Then Ben Carson delivered his baby.

IL Rep LaShawn Ford was on with Big John this morning. He talked about the bill to be able to recall mayors and representatives. This would not effect Rahm Emanuel.

It's not been a good start to the year for the markets. The stock market was way down yesterday. Jonathan Hoenig was on with Big John this morning to talk about it.