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  • Adlai E. Stevenson III

    Join us on this edition of Political Update as we sit with a member of one of the most well known families in politics. Adlai E. Stevenson III comes from a long line of Chicago and National politicians. Stevenson is a former U.S. Senator and also ran for the Governor of Illinois. He discusses what it was like to grow up in the Stevenson household and he also discusses his recently published "The Black Book" which chronicles his family’s political bloodline. Available now OnDemand
  • Judy Barr Topinka

    Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka is our first guest on this edition of Political Update. Judy Topinka has served the State of Illinois for many years and feels that her personal experience can be beneficial to the people of Illinois. Judy has ideas on moving the struggling IL budget forward, saving IL taxpayers money, and even has a word of advice on adopting pets. Don't miss this uniquely outspoken legislator and her ideas on fixing Illinois. Now available OnDemand!
  • Dan Rutherford

    Treasurer Dan Rutherford is the final guest on this Political Update. Host, Paul Lisnek, discusses the role and importance of the Treasurer's office. Dan Rutherford has over 17 years of political experience as well as working in the private sector for over 25 years. This combination of experience gives Treasurer Rutherford a unique insight into the current financial situation that the people of Illinois now face. Tune in anytime OnDemand!
  • Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno

    Join Paul Lisnek and the Political Update team as we sit with Senator Christine Radogno to discuss the state of the State of Illinois. Senator Radogno discusses the issues that are effecting the people of Illinois and what the legislators in Springfield are planning to do about it. The budget crisis, pension reform turmoil and medicaid costs are some of the hot topics discussed on this edition of Political Update. This episode is still available OnDemand