Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) joins The Morning Newswatch. 

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".

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.