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.

Do kids suffer from a lack of sleep due to schools starting early in the day? Dr. Terry Brown joins us to discuss the subject.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.