Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) about the beginning of the new fiscal year on Wednesday (07/01) and the lack of a state spending plan in place.

Michael Roberts discusses the omnibus spending bill passed by Congress this past week with Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL).

Democratic candidate for Illinois' 118th State House Representative District Van Ikner joins The Morning Newswatch.