Harold Bailey is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District.

Raymond Lodato questionnaire.

Ramond Lodato is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District.

Clifford M. Russell, Jr. is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District.

Rep. Bobby Rush candidate questionnaire.

Rep. Bobby Rush is the incumbent in the race for Congress in the 1st District.

Fred Smith is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District.

Jordan Sims candidate questionnaire.

Jordan Sims is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District.

Joe Walsh is the incumbent in the 10th District, and running unopposed in the Republican party.

Raja Krishnamoorthi candidate questionnaire.

Raja Krishnamoorthi is running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 8th District.

Tammy Duckworth is running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 10th District.

Tammy Duckworth candidate questionnaire.

It's a subdued climate in Springfield, as Gov. Pat Quinn proposes what he calls "his most difficult" budget yet. Can the state pass the major cuts he wants even though legislators face reelection? We have a recap from Springfield, and then Carol Marin and her panel have analysis.