Matthew Hickam, Regional Superintendent of ROE #30, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Steve Brown, former journalist and spokesman for the Illinois Speaker of the House, joins The Morning Newswatch.

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State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.