The Week in Review

Week in Review: Madigan Takes the Stand; Johnson Floats a Congestion Tax

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testifies in his own defense in his corruption and racketeering trial.

Meanwhile, in Springfield a new class of state legislators take their seats.

And while Mayor Brandon Johnson has a soaring wish list for state lawmakers, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Chicago’s mayor needs to do a better job of developing relationships in Springfield to get what he wants.

Some good news for the mayor as he reopens a mental health clinic in Roseland.

Johnson also floats the idea of a New York-style vehicle congestion tax as he continues to search for new revenue sources to fund his progressive agenda.

Guests:

Quinn Myers, Block Club Chicago | @rquinnmyers

Ray Long, Chicago Tribune | @RayLong

Michael Liptrot, Block Club Chicago | @MichaelJLiptrot

Shia Kapos, Politico | @ShiaKapos

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