Tom Miller sits down with David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU, about the budget battle currently unfolding in Springfield.

[caption id="attachment_19585" align="alignright" width="300"] Preston Nelson[/caption]

Preston Nelson, a libertarian running as a republican in the 12th congressional district primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar joins The Morning Newswatch.