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Live on Monday through Friday from 11 am until 12 pm on AM 560 The Answer. Hear interviews with influential figures focused on reclaiming Illinois and America. Join us live, or listen to past shows in our archive.

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  • Trump v. Barbara: Another Supreme Court Black Mark

    Trump v. Barbara: Another Supreme Court Black Mark

    Justice Alito warns that in Trump v. Barbara “the Court has made a serious mistake.” SCOTUS has again sent the country into decades of division through another decision that robs Americans of the right to make laws on a foundational issue.

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  • DuPage County Dem Chair Excited To Install Government Housing

    DuPage County Dem Chair Excited To Install Government Housing

    This week, on June 26th, the IL Senate sent HB4571 (County CD Affordable Housing) to the Governor for his signature. If you hated student loan bailouts, then you’re going to hate this bill as much, if not more. I’ve written about the bill before, but it is so egregious that it’s worth another discussion and…

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The Legislation Radar

  • IL Dems Bill Would Turn Parks Into Homeless Encampments

    IL Dems Bill Would Turn Parks Into Homeless Encampments

    If HB1429 becomes law it would turn public spaces in Illinois into homeless encampments. The bill allows the homeless to occupy playgrounds, parkways, forest preserves, your neighborhood park or other public places indefinitely.

  • SB 2371 – Expands Union Membership to Public Attorneys

    SB 2371 – Expands Union Membership to Public Attorneys

    SB2371 would have allowed assistant states attorneys, public defenders, and an number of otherwise noted professionals to unionize.

  • HB 2161– “Family Responsibility” Protected in Human Rights Act

    HB 2161– “Family Responsibility” Protected in Human Rights Act

     Includes “family responsibilities” in the definition of harassment. Defines family responsibilities to mean an employee’s actual or perceived provision of personal care to a family member. Defines “personal care” and “family member”. Includes “family responsibilities” in the provisions creating a civil rights violation if violated by an employer, employment agency, or labor organization. 

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