PM Springfield Interviews

Former State Representative and budget expert Tom Demmer joins Patrick to discuss how lawmakers will handle budget making in the final six weeks of the legislative session. 

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Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield)  joins Patrick to talk through major issues that came through the House before Friday's Third Reading Deadline.

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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss latest developments in the Bears stadium mess and if the "Millionaire's Tax" will make it on the November ballot

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Former Rep. Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to talk about the passing of former House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie and the fate of the

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Former Rep. Mark Batinick joins Patrick to break down the latest developments in the Bears stadium saga, Darren Bailey's fundraising, and elections for the GOP State Central Committee. 

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Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss Bears stadium talks, Darren Bailey's conversion, and the future of the Illinois GOP. 

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times sits down with Patrick for a conversation about religion and politics.

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Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), a retired Department of Corrections employee, joins the show to discuss a new audit showing issues at the DOC. 

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Legislative Inspector General and former federal judge Michael McCuskey joined Patrick to discuss previous concerns about the effectiveness of the office and how many investigations are currently underway into legislators and staff. 

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Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joins Patrick to discuss the shocking ruling by the Federal Appeals Court to overturn convictions of Anne Pramaggiore and Michael McClain, who were found guilty of bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan. 

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