On today's show:

– Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– Bushra Amiwala, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th Congressional District
– Jen Banek, Lake County coroner and candidate for State Central Committeewoman in the 10th Congressional District
– Stephanie Kifowit, Illinois state representative and 2026 candidate for Illinois state comptroller

Also available:
– Patti talks Oscars with film reviewer Mike Crowley (recorded Friday, March 13)
– Patti talks to Phil Andrew (recorded Friday, March 13)

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).