As he seeks a second term in the Illinois House, 110th District St. Representative Reggie Phillips says he hopes Republicans can gain enough seats to bring about a budget agreement that incorporates some of Gov. Bruce Rauner's "Turnaround Agenda" reforms, such as changes to workers' compensation laws. Phillips talked with Illinois Public Media's Jim Meadows.

Democratic candidate for the Illinois House 110th District seat Dennis Malak of Charleston says resolving the state budget crisis will require both new revenue,and cuts in spending.

Businessman Jonathan Kaye of rural Cumberland County is running for the for the 110th Illinois House seat, saying he’ll bring a “bottom-up” approach to problem-solving that keeps the needs of the district in mind.

St. Rep. Phillips, a Charleston businessman, spoke with Illinois Public Media's Jim Meadows as he seeks the GOP nomination to run for a 2nd term in the 110th District.