Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) to discuss progress on a bill co-sponsored by State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) which would re-open the Hardin Co. Work Camp.

Has Illinois already fallen off the fiscal cliff? Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) to find out.

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