Just ahead of election season, Russell Lissau of The Daily Herald has taken a look at funding numbers from the first half of the year for each of Illinois's two major parties. He's found that IL Democrats hold slightly more than the state's GOP. What does this mean for state politics and election outcomes? He joins John Howell to let us know. 

<p>Just ahead of election season, Russell Lissau of The Daily Herald has taken a look at funding numbers from the first half of the year for each of Illinois's two major parties. He's found that IL Democrats hold slightly more than the state's GOP. What does this mean for state politics and election outcomes? He joins John Howell to let us know. </p>

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

<p>John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.</p>