Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the passing of Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.

Tom Miller and IL State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) discuss the legislature's decision to spend $5b in federal funds during the state's ongoing budget crisis.

Dr. Tim Morthland, president of Morthland College, joined Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the start of the college's sixth academic year.