Episode 8: Local governments in crisis




Illinois Rising show

Summary: <p>Dixon Mayor Liandro Arellano discusses the pension crisis hurting his town. Bob Bowdon, executive director of ChoiceMedia.TV, talks about CPS’ unbalanced budget. Mike Madigan spokesman Steve Brown might be in some trouble for conflicts of interest. A reporter at The Southern Illinoisan tells Dan Proft and John Tillman how public housing in Cairo, Illinois is struggling.</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> Dan Proft &amp; John Tillman</p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong> Liandro Arellano, Bob Bowden, Scott Reeder, Molly Parker</p>