Dr. Brent Newell, a physiatrist with Southern Illinois Healthcare, joins us to talk about Ultrasound Guidance and what that means for pain relief.

Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".

Illinois State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills, 52nd District) joins The Morning Newswatch.