Regional Superintendent of Schools Matt Donkin joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the latest proposals regarding changes to the way the state funds public schools.

Bill Fleischli, Executive VP of The Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association/Illinois Association of Convenience Stores, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".