Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) about the ongoing budget crisis in Springfield, and the efforts lawmakers are putting forth to solve it.

Jason Presswood and Steve England join Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch and discuss the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance, coming to Mt. Vernon September 9 - 12.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services Director Neil Vincent joins The Morning Newswatch.