Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Brad Cole, former Mayor of Carbondale and Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League about the ongoing effects of the budget impasse, and what lies ahead for Illinois municipalities.

State Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning to talk about the impending deadline of the spring legislative session for the state budget and the speculation whether the Senate will pass the budget sent by the House.