The Illinoize Podcast

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the failures of the Prisoner Review Board that led to the death of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins. We’re joined by Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) to discuss how to fix the board. Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt also joins us to discuss his new book on former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot “The City is Up for Grabs.”

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Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises, Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune, and Russell Lissau of the Daily Herald to preview top congressional and legislative primaries around the state this Tuesday. 

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We’re joined by Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) on the Trump impact on Republican candidates, property taxes, and the state’s migrant crisis. We’re also joined by Dean Olsen of the Illinois Times, who has been covering the pending corruption trial of former Sen. Sam McCann.

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Our conversation with Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long on corruption, Madigan, Burke, and more.

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The Illinoize Podcast returns with discussion about the migrant crisis facing Chicago. We’re joined by Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella and Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago). You can also subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or Amazon.

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) weighs in on the pending government shutdown in Washington. Check it out on YouTube below or you can subscribe on your favorite podcast service like Apple, Google, Spotify, or Amazon.

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We break down the perjury and obstruction of justice conviction of Tim Mapes, the longtime Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Michael Madigan with Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune. We’re also joined by former Congressman, SIU President, and 1998 Democratic nominee for Governor Glenn Poshard, the author of the new book “Son of Southern Illinois.”

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Patrick Pfingsten is joined by Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss the ComEd Four trial and the latest news on the Illinois assault weapons ban. We also talk corruption with former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.

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Good Saturday morning. We posted a new podcast for your weekend listening pleasure. We have comments from Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson and a visit with Joliet's Mayor-Elect, Terry D'Arcy.

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We’re planning to take next week off, but we’ll be back and better than ever the week of the 17th.

Happy Easter, everyone.

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We preview Tuesday's mayoral elections in Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, and Springfield with political consultant Collin Corbett. Subscribe now at www.theillinoize.com.

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