Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".

 

Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance's Scott Albert joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Dr. Sameer Vohra, Chair of Population Science and Policy Department at SIU School of Medicine, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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