PM Springfield Interviews

Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times, who covered George Ryan as Governor, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Ryan's time in office and his memories of covering the former Governor.

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Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton), who represents parts of Sangamon County, talked about the state's budget mess, how Republicans can have a role in the process, and what happens if there are large Medicaid cuts in Illinois.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to talk about the state budget, new taxes, and if there will be a deal on mass transit reform.

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Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins Patrick to discuss transit funding, state budget negotiations, and ethics reform. 

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Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget asks, transit funding, and the lack of policy depth from Lt. Governor Juiiana Stratton's senate campaign.

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Former State Representative and state budget expert Tom Demmer joined Patrick this morning to talk about the challenge of passing a new state budget and the effort by liberal groups to raise taxes by $6 billion. 

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Springfield visit and his beef with Governor Pritzker.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins Patrick to discuss ethics reform, the bribery trial of Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) and the reason the federal government is no longer seeking a $3 million forfeiture from former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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WCIA-TV reporter Cole Henke joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Monday's fatal crash in Chatham that killed four children under the age of 18. 

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Former State Representative turned pollster Mark Batinick discusses the politics of the U.S. Senate primary to replace Dick Durbin and if Republicans can compete for the seat.

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