One of the cornerstones of a vibrant democracy is citizens’ ability to influence government through voting. But what happens when voters only have one choice on the ballot? In an average election year in Illinois, 4.7 million voting-age residents have no

Dan Proft and Michael Lucci discuss Illinois’ budget stalemate with state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, and former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger, R-Elgin. Hosts: Dan Proft & Michael Lucci Guests: Jeanne Ives, Steve Rauschenberger

Dan Proft and Eric Kohn, marketing manager for the Illinois Policy Institute, talk to the plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging food truck regulations in Chicago, days after a Cook County Circuit Court judge sided with the city. They also talk to the preside

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 sys

Dan Proft and Hilary Gowins discuss Illinois’ prospects for adopting Right-to-Work policies. They also talk to an expert from the Foundation for Government Accountability about Obamacare’s negative financial – and tragically fatal – impact

Dan Proft and Michael Lucci talk about the statehouse election results with Illinois News Network Reporter Greg Bishop. They also talk to a Will County manufacturer who describes the biggest challenges manufacturers in Illinois face, and why so many of th

AFSCME, lame-duck tax hikes and the vote for Illinois' House Speaker.

Dan Proft and Pat Hughes, co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project, talk about how New York’s new restrictive laws against Airbnb compare to Chicago’s and other major cities. They also preview the upcoming legislative elections with long

Dan Proft and Ted Dabrowski, vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, talk to former Mike Madigan primary opponent Jason Gonzales about the tactics Madigan employed against him during his run. They also talk to a Tax Foundation policy an

Dan Proft and Michael Lucci, vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, react to the deal between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union that includes a limit on charter schools. They also break down new out-migration data t