PM Springfield Interviews

Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Steve Greenberg joins Patrick to preview Saturday's Bears/Packers playoff game in Chicago. 

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joins Patrick to discuss the underwhelming Republican primary for Governor. 

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Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins Patrick to discuss why the energy bill signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Thursday doesn't actually reduce energy costs. 

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Patrick is joined by former State Representative and pollster Mark Batinick to discuss the GOP primary for Governor and the controversy over a new stadium for the Chicago Bears. 

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Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the January 6 aftermath and the future for both political parties. 

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss ongoing renovations at the Capitol and 2026 legislative agendas at the Statehouse. 

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Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined Patrick to look back on the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. 

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joins Patrick to make 2026 political predictions in Illinois. 

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Brenden Moore of Capital News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the push for a graduated income tax in 2026 and what to expect from the General Assembly this spring.

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Former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General and former Congressman Bill Enyart joins Patrick to discuss U.S. actions in Venezuela and the Supreme Court ruling on National Guard troops in Illinois. 

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