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Episode Synopsis
Here's some political whiplash. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan historic corruption conviction lands just days after impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich is pardoned by President Donald Trump. Some might say, "Only in Illinois." During this episode of the Crisis Cast, Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin contemplate whether Madigan's conviction signals the full closure of Springfield's legacy patronage culture. Plus, what kind of price will the state pay for J.B. Pritzker's pursuit of the national spotlight?
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