Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) nine days ahead of an upcoming meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders regarding the budget impasse, which has entered its fifth month.

[caption id="attachment_20082" align="alignright" width="300"] Samuel Stratemeyer (R)[/caption]

Republican candidate in the 118th house district primary, Samuel Stratemeyer, joins Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.

Jackson County Health Department Administrator Bart Hagston joins The Morning Newswatch.