Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.
State Representative John Bradley spoke with Tom Miller about the tax increase proposals, Rauner's turnaround agenda, and the increasing pressure on lawmakers to get a budget in place before the May 31 deadline.
Carbondale City Manager Gary Williams joins The Morning Newswatch.
Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss her campaign.
