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John Gregory -- Illinois Radio Network If legislative leaders and Gov. Bruce Rauner are going to meet in public on the budget stalemate, who should set the agenda? The answers you get depend on which party you’re asking. The same civic advocacy groups who asked for a public meeting to be held want a “bipartisan agenda” to guide it...

Have you heard? Illinois still doesn't have a budget in place. I know. Hard to believe, right? Rockford native & Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary joined the show this week to discuss Illinois' budget crisis and the proposed public negotiation sessions between the Governor and legislative leaders. As...

In light of the recent violence in the city of Rockford, 7th Ward Alderman Ann Thompson-Kelly will host a Town Hall Meeting focusing on community concerns about criminal activity. According to a press release, the public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 4 from 6 p ...