Congressman John Shimkus (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller and IL State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) discuss the Senate's plan to reject a 2% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay, as well as the ongoing budget crisis.

From 17th Street BBQ, Mike and Amy Mills join Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the recent decision to move the company's sauce bottling operation back to Illinois from its present location in Indiana.