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.

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

State Senator David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) joins Tom Miller for conversation on happenings in IL politics during Gov. Rauner's first month in office.