Illinois State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch. 

State Representative Terri Bryant spoke with Tom Miller this morning to discuss the issues regarding the state budget and its impending deadline, as well as the various reviews on the proposals for K-12 funding and the spending bills sent by both parties.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to talk about the ongoing issues with the Carbondale Fire Department building and other issues.