Illinois State Senator (R-Xenia) and candidate for Illinois Governor in the June Republican Primary Darren Bailey joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to discuss electricity rates and how they are affected by both summer heat, and electricity providers.

Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Sheila Simon, joins us to discuss the campaign and video of the current Comptroller asking Governor Pat Quinn for a favor involving her son and SIU.