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Steve Brown, spokesman for the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics, including the senate's school funding bill.

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.