Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. Terri Bryant to discuss funding passed by the General Assembly meant for local governments, road work, 911 dispatch centers, domestic violence, as well as lottery payments.

Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the passing of Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.

Bob Reed is the Director of Programming with the Better Government Association. Mr. Reed joins Tom Miller for a conversation about a book entitled: Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism, and Criminality.