Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his organization are under fire once again.

The story begins in July 2017, when southwest suburban resident Michael Pelko was arrested and questioned about the death of his longtime friend Izat Morrar.

But what does that have to do with Madigan and his top aides?

That question is asked – and answered – in an article published over the weekend by WBEZ: "Politics And Murder: Another Embarrassment For Madigan's Organization."

WBEZ state politics reporters Dave McKinney and Tony Arnold, who wrote the story, join us in conversation.

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