Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Tom Miller interviews Mike Cerutti, Candidate for the office of Mayor in the city of Herrin.

Governor Bruce Rauner (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.