Summary: Illinoisans often feel like their votes don't matter because Mike Madigan will always get his way. But to understand how to push back against the Madigan machine, taxpayers first need to understand how it was built and how it functions. Illinois Policy Director of Content Strategy Austin Berg walks through the history that led to Madigan's rise to power, as well as the current setup where his House rules and political funds control much of what happens in Springfield.
