Tom Miller speaks with Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti about Gov. Bruce Rauner's task force which seeks to find governmental bodies which can be consolidated. Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti leads that task force.

Carbondale Councilwoman Jane Addams stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss a potential property tax increase and to also talk about her announcement to run for Mayor of the city.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) about the current budget impasse and the progress, if any, that is being made towards an amicable budget solution.