Joshua Qualls, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Illinois's 12th Congressional District, joins The Morning Newswatch.

[caption id="attachment_10394" align="alignright" width="232"] Marsha Griffin[/caption]

Marsha Griffin, democratic candidate for the 115 House District seat joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller spoke with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about the current situation regarding the ongoing budget impasse in Springfield, and the efforts being undertaken to find an amicable solution.