Venture capitalist Bruce Rauner says he'll fix a broken Springfield in an ad announcing his run for governor. Rauner joins us to discuss his bid.

Medical marijuana, pensions, gambling and guns. What will the governor do about these hot-button issues as lawmakers enter the final stretch of the spring session? Paris Schutz has more.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes his case to Illinois business that may want to relocate to his state. Are Illinois officials shaking in their boots? Paris Schutz has the latest.

WBEZ reporter Rob Wildeboer has been trying to interview Gov. Pat Quinn for months on conditions in Illinois prisons -- unsuccessfully.

Gov. Pat Quinn delivers his annual budget address in Springfield. We take a look at his proposal, the numbers, potential cuts -- and what it all could mean to you.

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail. 

Gov. Quinn lays out some major proposals in his state of state address, such as raising the minimum wage and banning assault weapons. But it's what he did and didn't say about pension reform that's getting attention today. The governor joins us.

Policy agenda or campaign speech? We have analysis and reaction from Gov. Quinn’s state of the state address.

Gov. Quinn used his state of the state address to call for pension reform. But did he do enough to outline the path forward? Carol Marin and her panel discuss.

Carol Marin takes a closer look at how the upcoming gubernatorial race is shaking out with Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield bureau chief, Dave McKinney.

Another failed pension deal, increased gambling, and gay marriage. Gov. Pat Quinn goes one-on-one with Carol Marin.

In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gov. Quinn and Mayor Emanuel call for new gun laws in Illinois. Paris Schutz has more on where the law stands, and how it might change.

Officials react to Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation.

After 25 years as a reporter, Abdon Pallasch has teamed up with Gov. Pat Quinn's budget office. He's here with a glimpse of what's next for him, and a look back at his distinguished career.

For the time being, pension reform is off the radar in Springfield. We ask two members of Gov. Quinn's pension working group what they'll do next.

Should the media be allowed inside Illinois prisons to authenticate claims of inhumane conditions? We have some of your thoughts in Viewer Mail.