State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.

Dena Kirk, Administrative Director Occupational Medicine & Rehabilitation Services at SIH, joins Tom Miller in the studio.

Michael Toscano, Westwood One News correspondent and host of First Light, joins The Morning Newswatch.