Michael Roberts speaks with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about the ongoing budget battle, as well as legislation co-sponsored by Phelps which would alter the statute of limitations for sexual assault cases.

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Visiting Professor Dr. John Jackson joins The Morning Newswatch.

Black Diamond Marketing Specialist Herby Voss and Rent One Park General Manager Dave Kost join The Morning Newswatch.