State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.

 

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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The Acting Director for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and former State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal joins Tom Miller for a conversation about his new position.

 
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Congressman John Shimkus joins us to talk about progress on immigration reform and other pieces of legislation ahead of Congress' recess.

 
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