PM Springfield Interviews

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is among a group of House Republicans raising alarms about the Department of Human Services and Department of Children of Family Services. He joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the issues. 

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Lee Enterprises statehouse reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss a week where 500 bills could be called in the House and what Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is planning for 2026. 

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Former Congressman John Shimkus joins Patrick to discuss tariffs, our standing in the world, and the future of the GOP in Illinois.

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Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer joins Patrick to talk about Scott's Law, the battle over homeschooling regulation, and a federal investigation into the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the corruption trial of Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago).

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss GOP struggles in Tuesday's election and how the party moves forward in 2026. 

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Illinois Manufacturers' Association President & CEO Mark Denzler joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's tariffs and what it means for Illinois business and manufacturing.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to discuss the rough night for Illinois Republicans in Tuesday's election and if they have a path forward. 

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Sangamon County Democratic Party Chairman Bill Houlihan, who also sits on the State Democratic Central Committee and the Democratic National Committee, discussed Tuesday's results in Capital Township, with the Springfield School Board, and Democratic wins around the state. 

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Republican operative Collin Corbett joined Patrick to discuss the rough night Tuesday for Illinois Republicans and the path forward for the GOP into 2026.

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