PM Springfield Interviews

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) joins Patrick to discuss the state budget, taxes, and the Bears/megaprojects bill. 

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Independent candidate for Governor Collin Corbett joins Patrick to discuss why he launched a third party campaign, the viability of the effort, and if he thinks he can actually win or is just taking votes away from Republican

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss legislation to expand the BOS Center downtown, the Bears megaprojects bill, and the fight over a new state budget. 

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The Bulwark writer Andrew Egger joins Patrick to discuss the deal in Iran and what the Texas GOP primary shows about Donald Trump's control of the Republican Party. 

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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to cast doubts on provisions for downtown Springfield in the Bears "megaprojects" bill and what to expect in the final hours of the legislative session. 

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New Illinois GOP Chairman Bob Grogan joins Patrick to discuss the state of the Illinois Republican Party and how they turn around their fortunes in the state. 

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Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) joins Patrick to talk about major issues still facing lawmakers in the final six days of the state legislative session. 

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Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) joins Patrick to discuss GOP demands in the new state budget, insurance regulations, and the Bears megaprojects bill. 

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Former Rep. and state budget expert Tom Demmer joined Patrick to discuss the Bears stadium mess, progressive efforts to raise new revenue, and the state of the GOP as we approach November. 

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Former Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Patrick to discuss the state of the GOP, corruption, the war in Iran, and his new children's book. 

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