PM Springfield Interviews

Former Rep. Mark Batinick, a pension policy advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute, joins Patrick to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's pension reform proposal. 

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Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago), a candidate for State Comptroller, joins Patrick to discuss her background, plans for the office, and how the legislature will address a difficult budget year. 

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Chicago Tribune political writer Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss the Democratic primary for State Comptroller and Governor Pritzker's upcoming budget address. 

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Former Illinois Basketball coach Bruce Weber, who works as a Big Ten analyst, joins Patrick to discuss his time in Champaign and the impressive run for the Illini this season. 

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Lake County Treasurer and Democratic candidate for State Comptroller, Holly Kim, joins Patrick to discuss her background and campaign. 

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Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago), who is running for State Comptroller, joins Patrick to discuss her campaign and plans for the office

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Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joins Patrick to discuss the opening of early voting and questions about election security. 

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Capitol Hill reporter Eric Garcia tells Patrick about the government shutdown, the fight over DHS funding, and if the GOP will be able to muster the votes to get the government open again. 

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Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a candidate for State Comptroller, joined Patrick to discuss her background and plans for the job. 

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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss Governor Pritzker's cash infusion into the U.S. Senate race and the latest in the GOP primary for Governor.

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