Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs joined WXAN to talk about the ongoing Spring Legislative Session, including controversy over the Prisoner Review Board, legislation to improve the Department of Professional Regulation, Legislation to eliminate Native American High School Mascots, and other topics.

Paul Jacobs Interview 4 - 3 - 24

Discussing the opening of Hannah's Brewing Company in Melrose, small business development, and upcoming brewery events with cofounder Mike Snow.

Conversation with Kate Podcast: Hannah's Brewing Company

Discussing work as a city Councilor, meeting community needs and upcoming events in Malden with Ward 5 City Councilor Ari Taylor.

Conversation with Kate Podcast: Malden City Councilor Ari Taylor

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs joined WXAN to talk about the 2025 Illinois Budget negotiations, the Physician assisted suicide bill, and various other issues.

Paul Jacobs Interview 5 - 13 - 24

Discussing the Melrose Park Department, the City's recreational spaces & summer activities with Superintendent Joan Bell.

Conversations with Kate Podcast: Melrose Park Dept.

Discussing Wakefield's new Economic Development Council, the Town's Facade and Sigh Program, and Wakefield's business community with Chair Julianne Orsino

--Recorded June 2024--

Conversations with Kate Podcast: Julianne Orsino

Discussing the Wakefield Council on Aging, senior center services, and upcoming Council of Aging events with Director Karen Burke

Recorded November 2024

Conversations with Kate Podcast: Karen Burke

Illinois State Representative David Friess joined WXAN to discuss his bill concerning Name, Image and Likeness contracts for College Athletes.  He also talks about the 3 billion dollar deficit in spending the state is facing in it's 2026 budget, and other issues.

Rep. David Friess Interview 1-27-25

Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs of the 118th District joined WXAN to talk about the Illinois House Republicans walking out of a session of the Illinois House to protest Resolutions that were ran by the Illinois Democrats critical of Donald Trump and his administration. 

Paul Jacobs Interview 2-6-25

Illinois State Representative Dave Severin joined WXAN to talk about the renovation of the Rend Lake Resort, Mike Madigan reporting to prison, increasing energy prices, the veto session, the retirement of Tom Miller from WJPF Radio and the passing of Richard Stubblefield.

Dave Severin Interview 10-21-25

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