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Podcast: The Local
Episode: Blank Pages, Big Ideas & Civic Grit - Illinois State Senator Seth Lewis
Description: From coaching Little League to shaping state legislation, Illinois Senator Seth Lewis shares his unconventional path into politics—and why he’s optimistic about the state’s future. In this episode of The Local, Seth breaks down how laws are really made, the surprising 75% of bills that pass with unanimous, bipartisan support in Springfield, and how a conversation by the pool led to lifesaving legislation. If you've ever felt jaded about politics, this conversation might just restore your faith in the system.
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