Patrick Pfingsten discusses the controversial criminal justice reform law in Illinois. We're joined by Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) on guns, abortion, and why he's leaving the General Assembly. 

We're also joined by Ted McClelland, a political writer for Chicago Magazine. 

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