Tom Miller and IL State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) discuss the Senate's plan to reject a 2% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay, as well as the ongoing budget crisis.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Republican State Rep. Mike Bost joins us to discuss his thoughts after the first debate between the candidates for Illinois' 12th Congressional District.