Illinois Republican Party Chairperson Kathy Salvi joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller and IL State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) discuss the Senate's plan to reject a 2% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay, as well as the ongoing budget crisis.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the 50th anniversary of the first Special Olympic Games, which Burke help establish.