Steve Brown is the spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the state budget impasse and lack of higher education funding along with the number of bills being sent to the House floor.
Tom Miller sits down with Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to discuss electricity rates and how they are affected by both summer heat, and electricity providers.
Senator Dick Durbin (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.
Tom Miller sits down with Herrin Mayor Steve Frattini to discuss Herrin's new Police Chief.
