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Best-selling author Edward Klein joined the show this morning on the day his new book -- "Blood Feud: The Clintons Vs. The Obamas" -- was released. It's described as the true story of the back-stabbing, name-calling, and outright hatred between two of America's most powerful political families...

Jim Anderson -- Illinois Radio Network Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis is pleased that Sen. Mark S. Kirk (R-Ill.) is now supporting him. Kirk initially said he didn’t want to campaign against Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) because they have a working relationship that’s good for Illinois, and because Durbin supported Kirk while Kirk recovered from a stroke in 2012...

With the Illinois primary election on Tuesday, one of the most-frequently-asked-questions we’ll receive in the coming days is, “Where can I find more information about the candidates?” Well, here’s a place to start. Below find links to the Chicago Tribune’s in-depth profile on both potential GOP nominees...

U.S. Senate candidate Doug Truax joined the show this week on the heels of two big endorsements. The first-time candidate was backed by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock in his primary fight with State Senator Jim Oberweis...