Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) nine days ahead of an upcoming meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders regarding the budget impasse, which has entered its fifth month.

Director of Emergency Preparedness for the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department Carrie Eldridge joins The Morning Newswatch.

Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) joins Tom Miller for a Tuesday morning conversation regarding DHS funding, and the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.