John Otey joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss employment number and opportunities in Southern Illinois.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.