Springfield's Morning News

Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joined Springfield's Morning News to react to Governor JB Pritzker's announcement Thursday that he'll seek a third term in 2026. 

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Steve Bridge, who brings his Agribusiness show to WMAY beginning July 1, joins Patrick to talk about agriculture in Illinois, the intersection of agriculture and government, and what to expect from his new show. 

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Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss what the New York Mayor's race means for Democrats nationwide and how the Big Beautiful Bill and ICE raids will impact 2026. 

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Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune joins Patrick to preview Governor JB Pritzker's announcement that he's seeking a third term. 

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Lee Enterprises reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's run for re-election, who his running mate may be, and if Republicans can put up a serious challenge. 

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Former State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernie Schoenburg joined Patrick to discuss the recent history of Illinois governors deciding whether or not to seek a third term. 

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Former State Representative Mark Batinick, who now does political polling, talks about Governor JB Pritzker's poll numbers, whether his support is as strong as many Democrats believe, and if Republicans can make the Governor's race competitive next year. 

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Memorial Health Championship Tournament Director Kate Peters joined Springfield's Morning News to preview this weekend's Korn Ferry Tour event at Panther Creek Country Club.

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's run for re-election and whether Republicans can compete with him in 2026.

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Sangamon County Democratic Chair Bill Houlihan, who is also a member of the Democratic Party of Illinois State Central Committee, joins Patrick to discuss the news that Gov. J.B. Pritzker will seek a third term. 

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Patrick to discuss the struggles facing Illinois' regional universities. 

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the spring legislative session, transit reform, and if unions have become out of step with their membership. 

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Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss this weekend's airstrikes on Iran and what happens next in the conflict.

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Lou Sandoval joined Patrick to discuss the results of the spring legislative session, new taxes on business, and transit funding.

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the new state budget, her run for U.S. Senate, and the Israel/Iran crisis.

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Kevin Kulavic, who directs The Hunchback of Notre Dame, debuting this weekend at The Muni, joins Patrick to preview the show and talk about why it is special to him. 

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Longtime Washington journalist Chris Cillizza joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about journalistic ethics, why the media has lost trust of the public, and how we should react to the increase in political violence in our society. 

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Noah Rothman of the National Review joins Patrick to discuss the conflict between Israel and Iran and political violence in America.

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joins Patrick to discuss the new state budget, if lawmakers will come back this summer, and where transit reform stands.

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