SIU Carbondale Chancellor Rita Cheng joins us to discuss recent changes to pension reform, specifically in relation to the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), and what that means regarding a wave of retirements the University was expecting.

 

Illinois Representative John Bradley joined Tom Miller over the phone to discuss the state budget and whether legislators are agreeing on proposals in time for the planning of FY17's budget.

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

 
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State Rep. David Severin (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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