Veteran state politics reporters Dave McKinney and Amanda Vinicky join Brian Mackey to talk through the biggest story of the year in Illinois government and politics: the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
To explain the history of the case and what's been happening in court, The 21st was joined by a pair of journalists who have been following the story.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will likely ease stay-at-home restrictions more quickly than previously thought, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants starting in about a week. Plus the Illinois General Assembly is back in session after more than two months away. We’ll have the latest.
On the 21st: Just enough Republicans in the House split with Gov. Bruce Rauner to push through a plan for state spending and tax hikes. But there’s no budget yet, and the governor promises a veto. We’ll get an update on the latest in the budget battle in Springfield, and what to watch for in the coming days.
