PM Springfield Interviews

Former State Representative Mark Batinick joins Patrick to discuss the latest comments from Chicago Bears officials on the ongoing stadium drama. 

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey's appearances in front of a major ag group and what to expect at the State Fair political days.

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Agriculture Director Jerry Costello joins Patrick to preview the Illinois State Fair, which officially opens Thursday. 

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Ray LaHood, former Transportation Secretary and longtime friend of the late-Gov. Jim Edgar joins Patrick to discuss the renaming of the State Armory in honor of Edgar. 

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Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to talk about the far left and far right taking over each party, vaccine skeptics, and election security. 

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Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) discuss Speaker Chris Welch's handling of sexual harassment claims, education funding, and if Republicans can make up ground in Illinois in November. 

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Capitol News Illinois reporter Brenden Moore joins Patrick to discuss Speaker Chris Welch's apology tour and Darren Bailey's struggling gubernatorial campaign. 

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Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark joins Patrick to preview the 2026 Illinois State Fair. 

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the standing of House Speaker Chris Welch and Governor Pritzker's campaign strategy. 

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Hour 2 of PM Springfield for August 6th 

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