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There’s one politician whose presence looms the largest over the entire political spectrum in Illinois, and for the first time he’s in the cross hairs of a serious investigation by the U.S. Justice Department. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is the topic of Phil Rogers’ discussion this week with NBC 5 political editor Carol Marin and political reporter Mary Ann Ahern. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s one major question that will appear on every ballot in Illinois this year that could impact your bank account: a vote to change the state’s income tax from a flat rate to a graduated tax. NBC 5's Phil Rogers discusses the topic with political editor Carol Marin and political reporter Mary Ann Ahern. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, NBC 5's Phil Rogers talks to Shelby Bremer, author of the Illinois Voters' Guide on NBCChicago.com, about the top races on the ballot and what you need to know about them ahead of the general election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBC Chicago Political Editor Carol Marin and Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern discuss the race for Cook County State’s Attorney. Incumbent Kim Foxx faces Republican challenger Patrick O’Brien, in a contest marred by Foxx’s controversial decisions in the case of actor Jussie Smollett and the efforts to de-crowd Cook County Jail by releasing some offenders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.