Kevin Bessler

Kevin Bessler reports on statewide issues in Illinois for the Center Square. He has over 30 years of experience in radio news reporting throughout the Midwest.

Culture
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner still higher than pre-pandemic prices

(The Center Square) – As we get closer to the holiday, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years, but the dinner is still more expensive… Read More

November 28, 2024
Government
Chicago city leaders unanimously vote down mayor’s property tax hike

(The Center Square) – With about six weeks left to get a new city budget passed, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is headed back to the drawing board after his proposal… Read More

November 15, 2024
Public Education
Reading program connects veterans and students

(The Center Square) – Over 1,000 classrooms across the country will be participating in a reading program aimed at connecting service members and students. United Through Reading is… Read More

November 11, 2024
Politics
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda

(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service… Read More

August 26, 2024
Government
Illinois House passes bill to addresses rise in AI-generated nude photos of students

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are addressing a growing form of cyberbullying in schools involving artificial intelligence. The House passed House Bill 299 that would amend the Illinois… Read More

May 28, 2024