Illinois Representative John Bradley spoke with Tom Miller about many state topics including: the stop gap bill for human service programs that's been sent to the House floor, the debate between both parties regarding funding for K-12 schools, and the status of the coal industry in Illinois.

SIH Vice President and administrator of Herrin Hospital and Harrisburg Medical Center Rodney Smith joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Representative-elect Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) joins The Morning Newswatch.