#173 – Madigan’s Fall and Illinois’ Ethics Crossroads featuring Jeremy Gorner

from The Cole Memo · host Cole Preston

In this episode of The Cole Memo, Cole sits down with Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the fallout from former Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction and its implications for Illinois politics. They explore Governor Pritzker’s brief, off-the-cuff reference to Madigan during his budget address, the GOP’s renewed calls for ethics reform, and whether the state’s political culture is truly moving on from Madigan’s influence. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/02/25/e173/

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