Illinois Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller to discuss the importance of coal power in Illinois and the recent legislation sent from downstate lawmakers to help the state's coal industry.

Matt Donkin is the Regional Superintendent of Schools for Franklin and Williamson Counties. Donkin sits down with Tom Miller for a conversation about how the state can properly fund their education system.

Christian Mitchell, State Rep. for Illinois' 26th House District and Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Illinois, joins The Morning Newswatch.