Illinois State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Dr. Erica Kaufman, an infectious disease specialist, and Rosslind Rice, a spokesperson for SIH join The Morning Newswatch to discuss the amount of people who have been affected by the flu so far during this winter season, and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.

Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson and Carterville Fire Chief Ron Rains join Tom Miller in the studio.