On July 1st, the Governor's office and AFSCME Council 31 agreed on a new contract for some 35,000 state employees guaranteeing annual pay raises through 2025. Some downstate lawmakers fear the contract will wipe out the current budget surplus for the state. Patrick Pfingsten of The Illinoize joins Steve and Jane to discuss whether the new contacts will hurt the budget and early reactions to the end of cash bail in Illinois.

On July 1st, the Governor's office and AFSCME Council 31 agreed on a new contract for some 35,000 state employees <a href="https://www.theillinoize.com/articles/union-details-state-contract-gop">guaranteeing annual pay raises</a> through 2025. Some downstate lawmakers fear the contract will wipe out the current budget surplus for the state. Patrick Pfingsten of <a href="https://www.theillinoize.com/">The Illinoize</a> joins Steve and Jane to discuss whether the new contacts will hurt the budget and early reactions to the end of cash bail in Illinois.

Steve Cochran rings the morning bell and gets your day started right. Featuring the best guests, the best interviews, and the best conversation, Steve Cochran is talking about what’s happening in your world. Smart, informative and (occasionally) funny, The Steve Cochran Show cuts through all the noise and brings you real talk radio every weekday from 5:30-9am on 890 WLS.

Steve Cochran rings the morning bell and gets your day started right. Featuring the best guests, the best interviews, and the best conversation, Steve Cochran is talking about what’s happening in your world. Smart, informative and (occasionally) funny, The Steve Cochran Show cuts through all the noise and brings you real talk radio every weekday from 5:30-9am on 890 WLS.

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Steve Cochran rings the morning bell and gets your day started right. Featuring the best guests, the best interviews, and the best conversation, Steve Cochran is talking about what&rsquo;s happening in your world. Smart, informative and (occasionally) funny, The Steve Cochran Show cuts through all the noise and brings you real talk radio every weekday from 5:30-9am on 890 WLS.