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In the midst of the parent uprising in Geneva School District 304 calling for a return to full-time in-person learning, we speak with the Godmother of the “Reopen Illinois Schools” movement,  Kati Spaniak, who successfully married parental outrage and legal pressure to force Glenbrook High School District 225 to reopen this semester.  Part 2 of 2.

In the midst of the parent uprising in Geneva School District 304 calling for a return to full-time in-person learning, we speak with the Godmother of the "Reopen Illinois Schools" movement,  Kati Spaniak, who successfully married parental outrage and legal pressure to force Glenbrook High School District 225 to reopen this semester.  Part 1 of 2.

Geneva parents are fighting back against the D304 School Board and teachers union to get children back to in-person learning full-time.  We speak with Geneva parent Kate Coxworth about the growing movement.

We speak with Jarett Sanchez, Chair of the Public Health Committee of the Kane County Board, about the status of vaccine distribution in Kane County.

In part 3 of our 4-part series, we speak with Ted Dabrowsi, Founder and President of non-partisan think tank Wirepoints, about proposed educational reforms in the State of Illinois. 

We speak with Elgin School Board candidate LeJewel Crigler about proposed educational reforms in the State of Illinois. Part 1 of a 4 part series.

We discuss the state of free speech and the First Amendment in light of recent actions taken by Big Tech with retired professor and First Amendment expert Mark W. Cordes. Part II of II.  Listen to Part I here. https://bit.ly/2YwlJEs

We discuss the state of free speech and the First Amendment in light of recent actions taken by Big Tech with retired professor and First Amendment expert Mark W. Cordes. Part I of II.

In part II of a two-part series, we continue our conversation with State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain about the controversial police reform bill passed without fanfare by the Illinois legislature.  The bill is on the Governor's desk awaiting action.

We speak with Kane County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Flood about the challenges and (sometimes) satisfaction of being a judge in family court.

In part I of a two-part series, we speak with State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain about the controversial police reform bill passed in the dark of night by the Illinois legislature. The bill is on the Governor's desk awaiting action.

Jeff and Jeff discuss the fall of former Speaker Mike Madigan and what's next for his successor, Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch of Hinsdale, as well as the impact on the future of both the Democratic and Republican parties in Illinois. Part I of II.

We speak with Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley about the challenges of policing in a time of pandemic and unrest.

We speak with Jamie Mosser, newly elected Kane County State's Attorney, about her historic win, her transition, plans for the future and criminal justice reform. (Oh, and a little COVID stuff!)

We speak with activist Marcus Banner, Founder and CEO of ONE - One Neighborhood Empowerment, about the attack on Capitol Hill, the fallout from the Jason Blake shooting and race relations with the police in general.

In the first of a two-part series, we discuss the top local stories of the year that dare not speak its name.  COVID, the rise of the Nanny State, the killing of George Floyd, the (maybe?) downfall of Michael Madigan and the return of Blago take top billing.  Take a listen.  

We speak with former state senator and Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen about his 28 years of service in state and county government, and what's to come.

We speak with Pam Otto, St. Charles Park District Outreach Coordinator and Kane County Chronicle columnist, about the glorious nature all around us in Kane County.

We speak with Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain about his innovative approach to policing,  incarceration and rehabilitation.