Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction could give Illinois GOP a path to relevancy, but it’s still strewn with obstacles – Chicago Tribune*

“I know that our (GOP) leaders are out there making the case, but there has to be this groundswell that comes from this verdict that is going to change the nature of the dynamics of Springfield, because it’s very difficult to penetrate. And we have, over the years, tried to against Make Madigan and it really hasn’t moved the needle that much,” former House GOP leader Jim Durkin said.