Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) join The Morning Newswatch. 

Tom Miller speaks with James Marter, a Republican candidate running against Senator Mark Kirk for the party's nomination in the upcoming Senate race.

State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.