The Democrat party in Illinois has undergone a massive change in the past few weeks and it all surrounds Mike Madigan. 

First, the former Speaker decided not to run for the leadership spot in the House, then he stepped down as a lawmaker, and later today his replacement as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois will be selected. It will either be a Chicago City Council member or Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Governor JB Pritzker is backing the Alderwoman.

Madigan had the job since 1998 and the members of the DPI will meet virtually later today to select the new leader of the party.