State Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning to talk about the impending deadline of the spring legislative session for the state budget and the speculation whether the Senate will pass the budget sent by the House.

 

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about a proposal to make burning coal at power plants in Illinois both cheaper, and more environmentally-friendly.

 
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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Manager Justin Sexton joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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