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Steve Brown, spokesman for the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics, including the senate's school funding bill.

Former U.S. Representative John Shimkus joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with Katie Drews, Investigator for the Better Government Association about how much it would cost to fix all the problems currently in IL State Parks. The number might surprise you.