09/04/2026
Illinois has Chicago, world-class universities, a massive workforce, major infrastructure, and enormous economic potential.
So why does the state continue to face major debates over taxes, pensions, crime, affordability, immigration, education, and government accountability?
Igor Spasojevic sits down with Aaron Del Mar and goes beyond the campaign slogans to ask the tough and uncomfortable questions facing Illinois.
Who is responsible when government fails—Democrats, Republicans, or both? Can Illinois succeed if Chicago struggles? Are homeowners ever truly done paying for their homes when property taxes remain so high? How do we honor pension promises while confronting the state’s financial challenges? And when politicians ask voters for power, what measurable results should voters demand in return?
Taxes. Pensions. Crime. Immigration. Education. Chicago. Accountability. Leadership.
No slogans. No softball questions.
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