PM Springfield Interviews

Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss the upcoming spring legislative session and the GOP's outlook for 2026. 

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to vent frustrations about today's GOP, about Congresswoman Mary Miller, and about the GOP field for governor. 

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Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), who represents portions of Sangamon and Logan counties, joins Patrick to discuss energy prices and what to expect at the statehouse this spring. 

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Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to discuss the first forum between all four GOP candidates for governor Thursday night. 

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Former Republican National Committeeman from Illinois, Richard Porter, joins Patrick to discuss Greenland, ICE, and the GOP primary for governor in Illinois

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Former Rep. Mark Batinick wrote a policy "white paper" on the Chicago Bears stadium debacle and joined Patrick to discuss how they can find a resolution with the state. 

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Senate Republican Leader John Curran joins Patrick to discuss some recent big issues passed by the legislature and what to expect at the Statehouse in 2026.

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Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitchell Armentrout joins Patrick to talk about a potential state budget deficit, a new Bears stadium, and if Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is running for Chicago Mayor. 

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Ahead of the Illinois/Northwestern game, Robert Rosenthal of illiniboard.com joins Patrick to talk Illini hoops. 

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Patrick has an in depth conversation with Steve Brown, the longtime spokesman for former House Speaker Michael Madigan, on what role Brown played in the criminal investigation and his reaction to Madigan's conviction and imprisonment. 

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