Michael Roberts discusses a proposal to amend the IL Constitution which would create an independent commission to draw legislative maps with Jim Bray, spokesperson for the Independent Map Amendment Coalition.

 

John A. Logan College President Michael Dreith joins us to talk about what the actions in Springfield mean for the college and the possibility of him leaving for another opportunity.

 
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Joe DeBose, a political consultant and co-founder of Tactical Campaigns, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Peabody Energy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection; Tom Miller spoke with Phil Gonet, President of the Illinois Coal Association about the factors that caused the nation's largest coal mining company to file for bankruptcy.

 
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