A series of commentaries from individuals, guests and organizations about what’s important to the Chicago area.
All questions, comments and concerns are welcomed. Please send any correspondence to WLS-AM 890 Program Director, Peter Bolger.
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Sen. Kirk: Ignoring Gaps Threatens Our Security
After the recent terrorist attacks carried out by ISIS in Paris, I called on President Barack Obama to suspend our nation’s Syrian refugee program…… MORE

Commentary: Here We Are Again
What many failed to express was a commitment to act on this issue – to make mass shootings and horrendous gun violence a far less common instance in America.… MORE

Commentary: Children Deserve a Targeted, Compassionate Approach to Health Care
While only 6 percent of children on Medicaid have complex medical conditions, they receive 40 percent of Medicaid’s spending on children.… MORE

Tourism Industry Is At Risk
For every $1 invested in attracting visitors, $25 is returned in state and local tax revenue. … MORE