Illinois Republicans have a new chairman, and state Democrats are concerned about losing President Obama's old Senate seat. Our panel of journalists takes a look at the state's top political stories.

Guests:

Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-TimesEric Zorn - Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Illinois GOP chief steals spotlight at Republican day at the fair (08/21/09)WBBM: Governor: University trustees should resign (08/07/09)Chicago Tonight archives: Rich interviews trustees Frances Carroll and James Montgomery, Sr. (08/18/09)Chicago Tonight archives: Alexi Giannoulias interview (07/29/09)Chicago Tonight archives: Cheryle Jackson interview (08/12/09)