Democratic candidate for Illinois' 115th House District Marsha Griffin 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".

Erik Ostrowski, an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab, joins us to talk about how you can quit smoking.