The Democratic challenger in Illinois' 15th Congressional race, Eric Thorsland, joins us on The Morning Newswatch to discuss his campaign and answer questions over the phone from listeners.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Senator of the 59th Senate district Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller this morning before heading to the senate committee hearing concerning cuts to Southern Illinois University and the unsolved budget impasse.