PM Springfield Interviews

Mike Miletich of WAND-TV joins Patrick to discuss the agenda at the Statehouse this spring, including energy bills, a state budget, and a Bears stadium.

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Former State Representative Mike Zalewski joins Patrick to talk about how to close a projected $2 billion budget gap and the impact ICE actions in the suburbs will have on the 2026 election.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joins Patrick to discuss the start of the spring legislative session, filling a budget gap, and how a Bears deal gets made. 

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Patrick was at Saturday's historic Bears/Packers game. He talks about his experience with Darin Pritchett of Sportsradio 1450. 

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Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joins Patrick to discuss spring legislative session issues like property taxes, energy costs, and a big potential budget deficit. 

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Brenden Moore of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss new reporting on Gov. JB Pritzker's shifting media focus. 

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins the show on Darren Bailey's new policy "blueprint" and the GOP race for governor. He and Patrick also discuss what to expect at the statehouse in 2026. 

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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joins Patrick to discuss energy bills, cost of living, and what Republicans can accomplish at the statehouse this spring. 

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Former Congressman John Shimkus joins Patrick to discuss military action in Venezuela and the future of the GOP.

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WGN-TV Political Reporter Tahman Bradley joins Patrick to discuss the results of a new WGN poll on the race for Senate and Governor and the approval ratings of Gov. Pritzker and President Trump. 

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