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.

Ali Nagib, Assistant Director of the Illinois chapter of NORML, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and Tom Miller of WJPF discussed the concerns of citizens of Carbondale and the surrounding communities about the number of violent events that occurred in the city within the last couple of months.