[caption id="attachment_20082" align="alignright" width="300"] Samuel Stratemeyer[/caption]

Samuel Stratemeyer, a republican candidate in the 118th house district primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) about the ongoing budget impasse and an upcoming meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders.