Williamson County Commissioner Jim Marlo joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks to IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) about a plan for Illinois power plants to use Illinois coal, as well as what's next regarding state pensions.

Michael Roberts speaks with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) about a budget agreement recently made in Congress, his meeting with other Southern IL lawmakers, and his thoughts on the IL budget impasse.