State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about many issues surrounding the state and it's budget, including the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats and Forby's own bill regarding SIU.

Director of the group Yes! For Independent Maps, Michael Kolenc, joins us to talk about the group's push to establish an independent panel to draw legislative districts and the latest efforts to keep the issue from appearing on the November ballot.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.