Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat, James Marter spoke with Tom Miller this morning- less than a week away from the primary election. He spoke with Tom about issues of the state including the budget impasse. 

CEO of Southern Illinois Healthcare Rex Budde joins us to talk about recent updates and expansions at local healthcare facilities along with a possible shortage of nurses....
US Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) joins The Morning Newswatch....
Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch....