http://tristatesradio.com en http://tristatesradio.com/post/emphasis-january-13 <p>Rich Egger&#39;s guest is State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb). They preview the Illinois legislature&#39;s 2012 session.<br /><br />Lawmakers do not return to Springfield until January 30, which is later than normal. Hammond believes the legal battle over redistricting is part of the reason for the delay.<br /><br />Hammond said the legislature must work to stabilize its finances. She pointed out Moody&#39;s lowered the state&#39;s credit rating late last week and Standard &amp; Poor&#39;s has the state on a watch list.<br /> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:39:52 +0000 Rich Egger 471 at http://tristatesradio.com Emphasis - January 13