May 16, 2025: Illinois legislators face budget uncertainty and Congressional primaries heat up

In Springfield, legislators are just weeks away from the end of their session and the deadline to pass a state budget. Uncertainty from Washington means even after a budget gets passed, the process may not be over.

Meanwhile, as 2026 primaries get closer, several more politicians are declaring their intentions to seek higher office in Washington. We talk about it all in our weekly politics review.

Guests:

Jeremy Gorner

Reporter, Chicago Tribune

Heather Cherone

Political Reporter, WTTW News