Patrick Pfingsten discusses state finances with Comptroller Susana Mendoza and welcomes former Congressman Rodney Davis to talk about the messy race for Speaker of the House and the future of the Illinois GOP. Learn more at www.theillinoize.com. 

Patrick Pfingsten reviews Gov. JB Pritzker's signature on the assault weapons ban bill. We discuss with gun rights supporter Todd Vandermyde. We're also joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long on Chris Welch's ascent to the Speakership two years ago and the mounting criminal case against former Speaker Michael Madigan. 

A special post-inaugural podcast featuring insight on Governor JB Pritzker's inaugural address and second term agenda. Patrick Pfingsten is joined by former Democratic Rep. Litesa Wallace and former Republican Rep. Ron Sandack. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the proposed assault weapons ban likely headed for passage in the House. We're also joined by Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune on what to expect from the second term of Governor JB Pritzker. 

Patrick Pfingsten discussed an assault weapon ban proposal and is joined by incoming House Republican Leader Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses changes to the cash bail system in Illinois and what legislators need to do to fix it with DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz.

Patrick Pfingsten breaks down election results and what's next for Illinois. We're joined by former Democratic State Representative Litesa Wallace and outgoing Republican Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield). Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises also checks in on the governor's race, congressional races, and one of the ugliest statehouse races in Illinois. 

Just six days before the November 8 General Election, Patrick Pfingsten sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Salvi and Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Dan Petrella. 

We discuss Amendment 1, the "Worker's Rights Amendment" on the ballot November 8. Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea discusses it in favor of the amendment, while Mailee Smith of the Illinois Policy Institute speaks in opposition. 

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the race for Secretary of State with GOP candidate Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner.