Illinois Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller to discuss the importance of coal power in Illinois and the recent legislation sent from downstate lawmakers to help the state's coal industry.

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

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.