Singed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and drafted by the Better Government Association, the Government Severance Pay Act limits the severances of government employees.

Rep. Jeanne Ives joins the team to discuss Springfield's culture of harassment and indecency. How change it be changed?

The The 2019 Illinois Election Candidate Guide from the Illinois State Board of Elections has been published.

Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst Adam Michel joins the team to discuss tax reforms and how the federal tax cut will impact Illinois.

BetterGov's President David Greising opines about the glut of ads full of flash but lacking in substance.

BetterGov's Tim Jones examines how the top gubernatorial candidates bankroll their campaigns, which totals in the millions.

Morning Answer - What are you willing to give up to live in Illinois?

Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Kristen McQueary joins the team to discuss the policies that could affect the coming governor's race in November. Chief among them: abortion.

Recently, two public executives - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District President David St. Pierre and Southern Illinois University President Randy Dunn - were dismissed from their positions. They took with them thousands of dollars in severance deals funded by taxpayers, who were mostly left in the dark.

The team discusses the implications of the Janus decision and what is next for union workers and taxpayers

Proft and Hughes also continue to follow the corruption case against Inspector General Frank Mautino, and get analysis from Liberty Justice Center Attorney Jeff Schwab on why the case is stalled.

The results so far? A 274 percent increase in taxpayer-funded abortions in the state.

With the recent news of indictments against 12 Russian agents, the Edgar County Watchdog team takes a look at the vulnerabilities and policies that may have left Illinois exposed and susceptible to a hacker attack.

How is the state faring one year after a massive 32 percent income tax hike was passed?

How Janus Vs. AFSCME Could Impact Illinois

IL Rising - Supreme Court's decision on worker's rights

Pat Hughes reacts to the SCOTUS decision in the Janus case

Morning Asnwer - Mark Janus joins the team with reaction to the SCOTUS ruling

Illinois' largest public employee union has given 98 percent of its political donations this year to Democrats, according to an analysis of state filings by Prairie State Wire.

Morning Answer - Sam McCann drops by to talk about his 3rd part run for Governor