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THE ILLINOIZE: Thursday Free for All...Trump and Bailey...Acting LIG
September 17, 2026
Good morning, Illinois.
The U.S. House passed a bill yesterday requiring new cars to be installed with AM radio. As a longtime AM Radio guy (and, as someone who hosts a daily show on AM Radio), I say hell yeah. The bill...
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: Door opens (slightly) for Corbett in gubernatorial debate
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
THE ILLINOIZE: When you get the endorsement you don’t want...Acting LIG named
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026
THE ILLINOIZE: Monday Free for All...Tracking COVID cash...McCuskey resignation
September 14, 2026
Good morning, Illinois.
We’re back after a week (mostly) off from the newsletter.
I took our four year old to his first Cubs game at Wrigley yesterday. It was a fantastic experience. He had a great time (the popcorn...
BREAKING: Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigning
So much for the week off.
So much for the week off.
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