Tom Miller spoke with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about the current situation regarding the ongoing budget impasse in Springfield, and the efforts being undertaken to find an amicable solution.

Rend Lake Conservancy District General Manager Keith Thomason joins The Morning Newswatch.

J.R. Russell of the Marion Ministerial Alliance joins Tom Miller to announce the headliner for the annual fundraising concert "Will Rock for Food."