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.

SIU Business Management Professor Steven Karau joins The Morning Newswatch.

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Randy Auxier, the Green Party candidate in the 12th congressional district race, joins Tom Miller in the studio.