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".

Tech expert Ed Crisler joins The Morning Newswatch.

Bob Reed is the Director of Programming with the Better Government Association. Mr. Reed joins Tom Miller for a conversation about a book entitled: Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism, and Criminality.