State Representative Bill Mitchell stopped by Clinton's Snappers Bar and Grill Tuesday morning to hear from local residents.

Much of the concern voiced by local residents was about the budget impasse and concerns over a lack of movement in Springfield. Rep. Mitchell says what Illinois is dealing with is unprecedented.

According to Rep. Mitchell, the government of Illinois is asked to do more than it ever has. He says democrats want more free programs than can be paid for and it's putting the State in the mess it's in.

There are a couple reforms in the works in Illinois to potentially turn the state around and one of those is term limits. Rep. Mitchell says he will support term limits but he doesn't believe that will fix the problem.

Rep. Mitchell feels the way the budget is playing out is a disaster for both political parties. He says he will continue hold public forums in his district and continue to send the messages he's receiving to Springfield.