Senator Christine Radogno (R) Shares Her Views

On Pensions, Gun Control & the Budget

From the State Capitol: We talk one on one with Republican Senate Leader Christine Radogno, about where she and her fellow Republican senators stand on a number of the remaining legislative issues, as we get to the end of the Spring legislative session.

Recorded May 14, 2013. 10 minutes.

Seeking Help for Victims of Human Trafficking

From the State Capitol: We hear about the growing problem of sex-trafficking in Chicago, as we talk with a woman who’s helped some of those who have been rescued --after being forced into modern-day slavery.

Recorded May 15,  2013. 12 mins.        

Medigap vs Medicare-Advantage Programs; Is CMS

Forcing the Wrong Plan on State Workers?

From the State Capitol:  As the State’s Central Management Systems looks to save money on healthcare costs – we talk with an expert on Medicare – who says CMS is proposing coverage that will costs more, while offering fewer health benefits to retirees. He says the cost difference means the state could send over $100 million more than necessary

 Recorded May 15, 2013   8 mins.  

Establishing Automatic IRA's for Small Business Employees

From the State Capitol:  Sen Dan Biss (D) introduces a plan to require small businesses to establish an IRA type retirement account for their workers.  Sen Biss says the vast majority of those who retire, have not saved enough to support the lifestyle they had when they were working.

 Recorded May 14,  2013  22 mins.  

Taking ReDistricting Out of the Hands of Political Parties

From the State Capitol:  A group calling itself “Change Illinois” announces their plan to put a Constitutional Amendment on the 2014 ballot, that would take the task of redrawing legislative political boundaries away from the political parties

 Recorded May 15,  2013  28 mins.  

Is ReDistricting Better When it's Non-Partisan?

From Springfield: Dave Yepsen of the Paul Simon Institute and David Ellis, who works with House Speaker Michael Madigan – discuss the issues associated with drawing legislative political boundaries.  While many say the districts drawn by political parties result in non-competitive elections – Attorney David Ellis says some reform ideas may cause more problems than they look to resolve. 

 Recorded April 30,  2013  28 mins.  

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