Tom Miller discusses $2 billion in funding owed to local governments expected to be approved by the Senate, then Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins The Morning Newswatch.

Harrisburg mayor Dale Fowler is running for State Senate District 59. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the senate race, the issue regarding coal power and the impact of unit and mine closures, and the effect of the state impasse that's been left on the Harrisburg school district among many other topics.