Steve Brown is the spokesman for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He joined Tom Miller in the studio this morning to discuss Illinois' 11th month without a budget and answered questions pertaining to the polarization between Speaker Madigan and Governor Bruce Rauner.

Dr. Jeff Ripperda joins us to discuss a new virus that has hit several states, including Illinois, and the dangers the virus poses, especially to children.

Illinois State Representative Dave Severin (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.