Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) discusses the "big, beautiful bill), tax cuts, deficits, Medicaid, and the Musk/Trump fallout.

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Dean Olsen of the Illinois Times discusses a proposal to expand the BOS Center and build a new hotel downtown and what's next for the Wyndham property.

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WFMB host Sam Madonia joins Patrick to discuss programming changes coming to WMAY on July 1.

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session and whether Governor JB Pritzker will seek a third term.

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Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) joined Patrick to discuss state spending, tax increases, and how Republicans can become more relevant at the Capitol.

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State Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined Springfield's Morning News to react to the state budget, reducing contributions to the state's rainy day fund, and her political future.

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Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitch Armentrout joined Patrick to discuss the end of the legislative session, including the new state budget, mass transit reform, and the latest with the Chicago Bears.

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Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the latest in the war in Ukraine, why Marco Rubio may be the worst, and why voters think Democrats are "weak."

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