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

Joey Watson, a trooper with the Illinois State Police, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the increased roadside safety checks being administered by ISP during the Thanksgiving week.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) about the current budget impasse and the progress, if any, that is being made towards an amicable budget solution.