NoCathy Santos Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl Copyright 2008 Champion News Network LLC en Illinois, politics, new, talk, conservative, Republican Champion News Talk Radio is an honest, no holds barred look at Illinois politics. More than just talk, we challenge our listeners to look beyond the usual tired political rhetoric and focus on the reality of what it’s going to take to change business-as-usual in Illinois. From the battlefields of Illinois politics Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl http://www.championnews.net/talk/ Champion News Talk Radio is an honest, no holds barred look at Illinois politics. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:45:30 -0600 Illinois Politics2AB8F74B-3ED2-4B8D-B278-C99591EC84B6Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. Are Illinois Senate Republicans any closer to selecting a new leader for their caucus? And, first the banks, now the Big 3 automakers? When will the bailouts end?When will the bail outs end?Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest political developments in Illinois and nationally. Are Illinois Senate Republicans any closer to selecting a new leader for their caucus? And, first the banks, now the Big 3 automakers? When will the bailouts end?http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:45:30 -0600 Illinois PoliticsE78CF5DD-443A-4775-A72D-DFC409D7DC82Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlPost ElectionJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss what happened on Election Day and where the GOP goes from here. Plus, do Christine Radogno, Bill Brady, Dan Rutherford and Kirk Dillard really see themselves as the future of our Party?Illinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss what happened on Election Day and where the GOP goes from here. Plus, do Christine Radogno, Bill Brady, Dan Rutherford and Kirk Dillard really see themselves as the future of our Party?http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:32:33 -0600 Illinois PoliticsFD5BBD3F-1227-4FDE-90BB-5355DEB1FF5AJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeWith Tuesday's historic election fast approaching, Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will take a final look at the presidential race and what's in store for the Illinois GOP.The Presidential ElectionWith Tuesday's historic election fast approaching, Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl will take a final look at the presidential race and what's in store for the Illinois GOP.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:09:34 -0600 Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest developments in Presidential politics. We'll also talk to Lou D'Abbraccio of the Wisconsin Republican Party about their efforts to turn their state red and how Illinoisans can help.Wisconsin Politics53333F47-D692-4E79-9EB5-F45C64BBB2E6Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl discuss the latest developments in Presidential politics. We'll also talk to Lou D'Abbraccio of the Wisconsin Republican Party about their efforts to turn their state red and how Illinoisans can help. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:59:40 -0500 Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeCathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.Presidential Politics94D68A30-EAA4-4DC5-8685-4DCA1CEAAD30Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlCathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:49:38 -0500 Illinois politics news talk conservativeCathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.Presidential PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge Ibendahl1DFC583E-9625-492A-ADE3-8BB448326068Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlCathy Santos joins Jack Roeser, John Biver and Doug Ibendahl to talk about the latest developments in Presidential politics.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:02:49 -0500 Cathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and what to expect from the McCain-Obama showdown on Tuesday night.The Vice Presidential DebateIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl3CE258F7-2470-4664-97AE-24E5718F60F9Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlCathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and what to expect from the McCain-Obama showdown on Tuesday night.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:24:46 -0500 Cathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Presidential Debate, McCain’s decision to head back to Washington, D.C. to address the financial crisis, and what to expect from the Palin-Biden showdown on Thursday night.The Presidential DebateIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlC41E4510-2EBA-40E9-A3E4-B0B363AAFB54Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlCathy Santos joins Jack, John and Doug to talk about the Presidential Debate, McCain’s decision to head back to Washington, D.C. to address the financial crisis, and what to expect from the Palin-Biden showdown on Thursday night.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:07:31 -0500 Special Guest Jeff FergusonJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeJeff Ferguson of the Illinois Coalition for Public Awareness joins Jack, John and Doug. Jeff has been researching the large network of special interests that profit from the billion dollar industry of constructing public school buildings in Illinois. Jeff shares his shocking findings this Sunday.293A9AE3-0B77-4D2B-87BF-D0385661AFAFIllinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJeff Ferguson of the Illinois Coalition for Public Awareness joins Jack, John and Doug. Jeff has been researching the large network of special interests that profit from the billion dollar industry of constructing public school buildings in Illinois. Jeff shares his shocking findings this Sunday. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:58:09 -0500 George Clowes joins Jack, John and Doug. George is a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute and was managing editor of School Reform News from its founding in 1996 to 2005.George Clowes on school choiceIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlAC106086-B758-4E7E-8E70-E51C09461AE1Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGeorge Clowes joins Jack, John and Doug. George is a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute and was managing editor of School Reform News from its founding in 1996 to 2005.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:32:05 -0500 8F9DF910-B01C-4B1A-BF58-F24B26E02DCAIllinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeSarah PalinThis Sunday morning the panel discusses the just concluded GOP National Convention, Sarah Palin, and where the McCain-Palin campaign goes from here. Guest Co-Hosts Drew Heidgerken and Greg Abbott join Jack, John and Doug in the debate.This Sunday morning the panel discusses the just concluded GOP National Convention, Sarah Palin, and where the McCain-Palin campaign goes from here. Guest Co-Hosts Drew Heidgerken and Greg Abbott join Jack, John and Doug in the debate. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:19:27 -0500 Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeInvestigative journalist Bill Allison joins Jack, John and Doug. Bill broke the story on the large profit Denny Hastert made on a real estate investment shortly after securing a federal earmark for the Prairie Parkway. Bill recently appeared in the outstanding FOX News documentary, "Porked: Earmarks for Profit."Investigative journalist Bill Allison joins Jack, John and Doug389F52FC-89CF-4910-9930-CD80564DA41DIllinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlInvestigative journalist Bill Allison joins Jack, John and Doug. Bill broke the story on the large profit Denny Hastert made on a real estate investment shortly after securing a federal earmark for the Prairie Parkway. Bill recently appeared in the outstanding FOX News documentary, "Porked: Earmarks for Profit."http://www.championnews.net/talk/Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:13:34 -0500 90BC83E1-0DDF-45BE-858F-A3F7EDBC7C84Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlSpecial Guest Sheila Weinberg joins Jack, John and Doug for a no holds barred discussion on the budget mess in Illinois. Founder of The Institute for Truth in Accounting, Weinberg is dedicated to getting public officials talking about fiscal reality in both state and national government.Special Guest Sheila WeinbergIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlSpecial Guest Sheila Weinberg joins Jack, John and Doug for a no holds barred discussion on the budget mess in Illinois. Founder of The Institute for Truth in Accounting, Weinberg is dedicated to getting public officials talking about fiscal reality in both state and national government. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:56:53 -0500 Special Guest Jill Stanek joins Jack, John and Doug. Jill has become a nationally respected champion in the effort to protect both born and pre-born infants. In 2003, she was named as one of 30 prominent pro-life leaders over the past 30 years by World Magazine.Special Guest Jill StanekIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl97888AE6-10B9-4D2A-AAE8-896C95B9E0A2Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlSpecial Guest Jill Stanek joins Jack, John and Doug. Jill has become a nationally respected champion in the effort to protect both born and pre-born infants. In 2003, she was named as one of 30 prominent pro-life leaders over the past 30 years by World Magazine.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:12:09 -0500 Special Guest David Freddoso joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss his book - The Case Against Barack Obama. Freddoso goes where most journalists refuse to tread. In this shocking exposé, he removes the gilt from the golden candidate, exposing Obama for who he really is.Special Guest David FreddosoIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois PoliticsF40EBF8A-4AF0-46B3-9C6A-7E093741B093Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlSpecial Guest David Freddoso joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss his book - The Case Against Barack Obama. Freddoso goes where most journalists refuse to tread. In this shocking exposé, he removes the gilt from the golden candidate, exposing Obama for who he really is. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:11:27 -0500 F4A23976-D695-4839-8185-CFC222F4E214Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlThis Sunday, Jack, John, Cathy and Doug discuss state and national politics. Why isn't the Republican business community stepping-up more? Why do Republican elected officials seem incapable of taking advantage of the Democratic Party's failures?National PoliticsIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlThis Sunday, Jack, John, Cathy and Doug discuss state and national politics. Why isn't the Republican business community stepping-up more? Why do Republican elected officials seem incapable of taking advantage of the Democratic Party's failures?http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:13:31 -0500 Illinois PoliticsBE10218F-EDD1-40DE-B067-BC543B07F746Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlSpecial Guest Dr. Victor Davis HansonSpecial Guest Dr. Victor Davis Hanson joins John, Cathy and Doug. Dr. Hanson is one of the premier military historians of our time. He has written or edited 16 books, the latest entitled A War Like No Other. He is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Professor Emeritus at California University.Illinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlSpecial Guest Dr. Victor Davis Hanson joins John, Cathy and Doug. Dr. Hanson is one of the premier military historians of our time. He has written or edited 16 books, the latest entitled A War Like No Other. He is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Professor Emeritus at California University. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:14:28 -0500 Guest Steve Scheffler joins Jack, John, Cathy and Doug to discuss how dedicated Republicans are advancing the ball in Iowa. Long a respected conservative activist in the Hawkeye State, last weekend delegates chose Steve to be the new Republican National Committeeman from Iowa at that state's GOP Convention.Guest Steve SchefflerIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl3711312E-9E28-4704-AE08-FFFEFF49A357Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Steve Scheffler joins Jack, John, Cathy and Doug to discuss how dedicated Republicans are advancing the ball in Iowa. Long a respected conservative activist in the Hawkeye State, last weekend delegates chose Steve to be the new Republican National Committeeman from Iowa at that state's GOP Convention.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:18:33 -0500 Guest John Duggan joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss Obama's attitudes on race as expressed in his writings and the continuation of his life long adherence to Saul Alinsky crypto-Marxism.Guest John DugganIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl6DF7E2D2-FA1A-4425-BAD7-BBEF6A98E2CFIllinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest John Duggan joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss Obama's attitudes on race as expressed in his writings and the continuation of his life long adherence to Saul Alinsky crypto-Marxism.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:56:37 -0500 Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeGuest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss the Democratic Party 2008 Pride Proclamation, Obama's support of the homosexual agenda, civil unions push in Illinois, and the permeation of the gay culture in the Illinois Republican Party.Co-Host Pete LaBarbera779CDC08-DF00-4D04-BDC8-C11A8E1AF190Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss the Democratic Party 2008 Pride Proclamation, Obama's support of the homosexual agenda, civil unions push in Illinois, and the permeation of the gay culture in the Illinois Republican Party.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:18:41 -0500 Illinois politics news talk conservativeGuest Co-Host Bill Zettler joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss teacher salary myths and the crucial need for public pension reform.Co-Host Bill ZettlerJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlAEF03F5B-3128-4AD7-878A-F716781615C9Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Co-Host Bill Zettler joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss teacher salary myths and the crucial need for public pension reform. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:43:10 -0500 Guest Co-Host Pete LaBarberaJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeGuest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss same sex couples getting married in California, the impact of the gay agenda on government policy and politics, and why morality matters.17312524-DBCC-4E77-AF47-3D64A657B3B9Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Co-Host Pete LaBarbera joins Jack, John and Doug to discuss same sex couples getting married in California, the impact of the gay agenda on government policy and politics, and why morality matters.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:04:05 -0500 Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois politics news talk conservativeGuest Co-Host Anthony AndersonGuest Co-Host Anthony Anderson will join Jack, John and Doug to discuss whether the Illinois GOP has the commitment and infrastructure to compete for minority votes and to recruit minority candidates.D0F5A4D1-810B-4E6D-A9E9-F1B17D6A6371Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Co-Host Anthony Anderson will join Jack, John and Doug to discuss whether the Illinois GOP has the commitment and infrastructure to compete for minority votes and to recruit minority candidates. http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:55:15 -0500 Guest Co-Host Jim MacRunnelsJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlGuest Co-Host Jim MacRunnels will join Jack, John and Doug to talk about what happened at the 2008 Illinois Republican State Convention. Jim will also discuss his recent primary challenge to Kane County Board President Karen McConnaughay.Illinois politics news talk conservative67C2FFC1-8824-41D3-A204-4ACE844E18E0Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Co-Host Jim MacRunnels will join Jack, John and Doug to talk about what happened at the 2008 Illinois Republican State Convention. Jim will also discuss his recent primary challenge to Kane County Board President Karen McConnaughay.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:26:39 -0500 Guest State Senator Chris LauzenIllinois politics news talk conservativeJack, John and Doug discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention. Special Guest State Senator Chris Lauzen will join the group to discuss his reform efforts in Springfield and the need to restore direct election of the 19-member governing board of the Illinois Republican Party.Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlIllinois Politics84A59C56-2B9E-4B43-A9FD-114F6F57AB3EJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlJack, John and Doug discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention. Special Guest State Senator Chris Lauzen will join the group to discuss his reform efforts in Springfield and the need to restore direct election of the 19-member governing board of the Illinois Republican Party.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:32:40 -0500 Guest Co-Host Greg AbbottJack Roeser, John Biver & Doug IbendahlGuest Co-Host Greg Abbott joined Jack, John and Doug to discuss his recent primary challenge to State Senator Christine Radogno. Special Guest Steve Rauschenberger, candidate for Republican National Committeeman, also joined the group to discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention.Illinois politics news talk conservativeA6709A9F-AE7A-4263-9676-91A3BB66C936Illinois PoliticsJack Roeser, John Biver & Douge IbendahlGuest Co-Host Greg Abbott joined Jack, John and Doug to discuss his recent primary challenge to State Senator Christine Radogno. Special Guest Steve Rauschenberger, candidate for Republican National Committeeman, also joined the group to discuss the upcoming State GOP Convention.http://www.championnews.net/talk/Tue, 27 May 2008 19:55:59 -0500 Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl Illinois politics news talk conservative Jack, John and Doug discussed school funding in Illinois, the latest antics of the Illinois Republican Party, upcoming State GOP Convention and Congressman Ray LaHood. School Funding 9F11280C-3E0F-4735-A152-37374AFDF9CD Illinois Politics Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge Ibendahl Jack, John and Doug discussed school funding in Illinois, the latest antics of the Illinois Republican Party, upcoming State GOP Convention and Congressman Ray LaHood. http://www.championnews.net/talk/ Mon, 19 May 2008 20:33:32 -0500 Illinois politics news talk conservative How Illinois went from Republicans being competitive to Democratic dominance, the Illinois Republican Party, upcoming State GOP Convention and more. State Convention Jack Roeser, John Biver & Doug Ibendahl 95393A54-B706-42D5-867D-145D21A3780A Illinois Politics Jack Roeser, John Biver & Douge Ibendahl How Illinois went from Republicans being competitive to Democratic dominance, the Illinois Republican Party, upcoming State GOP Convention and more. http://www.championnews.net/talk/ Mon, 12 May 2008 18:59:56 -0500