Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | March 13, 2026

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 District of Illinois – 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.