Steve Brown is the spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the state budget impasse and lack of higher education funding along with the number of bills being sent to the House floor.

 

Illinois State Police trooper Brant Blackburn joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Walker's Bluff Casino Resort General Manager Tom Griffith joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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