State Representative Brandon Phelps represents the 118th District in Illinois. He spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the legislation he's pushing in Springfield regarding back-pay for state workers and AFSCME.

Political consultant Steve Cortes joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with Jackson Co. State's Attorney Michael Carr about his decision to file a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, as well as Gov. Bruce Rauner's ideas for sentencing reform.