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Reactions starting to come in from verdicts of former IL House Speaker Mike Madigan. This from IL Republican Party.

Michael Madigan guilty of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud: Live updates chicago.suntimes.com/live/mike-madi…

Latest podcast: Hannah Meisel, Ben Szalinski &I discuss the Madigan convictions and the legacy he leaves in Springfield. soundcloud.com/user-592090129…

This week, Governor JB Pritzker delivers a budget address, and a warning about growth of neo-fascist movement in America. Hannah Meisel, Ben Szalinski and I discuss. soundcloud.com/user-592090129…

State lawmakers brace for possible federal cuts to Medicaid via @Capitol News Illinois capitolnewsillinois.com/news/state-law…

‘Right to Play’ bill that would affect high school athletes advances in House via @Capitol News Illinois capitolnewsillinois.com/news/right-to-…

Top O'Neil used to say "all politics is local," but more and more, local politics is being nationalized. Our latest podcast: ‘Nationalizing local politics’ by Capitol News Illinois is on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/o2R6gj2jdVx3Tc…

Potawatomi to reclaim tribal land in DeKalb County via @Capitol News Illinois capitolnewsillinois.com/news/potawatom…

On this week's podcast I interview Patrick Wohl, author of "Down Ballot: How a Local Campaign Became a National Referendum on Abortion." via #soundcloud soundcloud.com/user-592090129…

Citing growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in AG budget via @Capitol News Illinois capitolnewsillinois.com/news/citing-gr…

Study suggests economic benefits of immigrant health care while state weighs closing the program. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/immigrant…

On this week's podcast: Homeland Security Secretary Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Springfield stirs debate over immigration policy. Ben Szalinski, Jade Aubrey & I discuss. soundcloud.com/user-592090129…

#OTD 1948.

As the 150th anniversary of Mary Todd Lincoln's commitment to an insane asylum approaches, a new book offers some new perspectives. soundcloud.com/user-592090129…

capitolnewsillinois.com/news/after-150…

#OTD in 1875, Mary Todd Lincoln was declared legally "insane" and committed to an asylum. But what was her illness? Here's my story and podcast with historian Jason Emerson. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/after-150…

Rep. Robyn Gabel presenting FY26 budget bill, just hours before midnight deadline.

Lawmakers approved a $15.7 million increase to Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office for operating expenses. @peterqhancock reports. loom.ly/NLmNTHg

60 years ago this month, LBJ signed Medicare. Few people talked about that other program tucked inside the bill, Medicaid. On this week's podcast, The University of Chicago prof Colleen Grogan explains how we got from there to here. soundcloud.com/user-592090129…

Is the American dream still alive in #Illinois? A new study raises questions. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/study-edu…