Originally published by WBEZ Chicago on Nov. 2, 2026. 

Over the weekend we turned our clocks back to standard time. It means brighter mornings and earlier sunsets. How do you feel about turning the clock back? Do you think we should stick with permanent daylight saving?

A sleep expert tells Say More what that would mean for our overall health, and two state senators from Illinois lay out their competing legislative proposals to change the time in Illinois.

GUESTS: James Herdegen, pulmonologist, sleep medicine specialist, Section and Medical Director, Rush Sleep Center
State Sen. Rachel Ventura, Democrat who represents the 43rd District
State Sen. Jil Tracy, Republican who represents the 50th District