State Rep. Steven Andersson appears on “Chicago Tonight” on July 11.

Exclusive: Andersson explains why he’s not running for re-election

The Republican legislator who was instrumental to the passage of Illinois’ first budget in more than two years is leaving state politics. Find out why.

He broke from Republican ranks in Springfield last week. Now, state Rep. Steven Andersson has been asked to step down as GOP floor leader. He joins us in discussion.