Bob Reed is the Director of Programming with the Better Government Association. Mr. Reed joins Tom Miller for a conversation about a book entitled: Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism, and Criminality.

Vanessa Sneed is with the Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, located in Harrisburg.  She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF in the studio to talk about the organization and what they provide for the surrounding communities.

Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. John Bradley eight days ahead of a budget meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders.