While state lawmakers are on a two-week spring break, they passed a staggering number of bills out of committee during the first few weeks of session this year. State representative Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) explains why the House is clearing so many ideas for debate on the House floor, and promotes his push for rent control in Chicago. Plus, state senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) calls for an independent commission to draw the political maps in the redistricting process. 

Capitol Connection host Mark Maxwell interviews newsmakers about current events in Illinois politics.