Long time political reporter and current co-director for The Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence at DePaul University joins Leigh Caldwell on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the current state of Illinois politics.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch for a conversation with Tom Miller about Gov. Bruce Rauner's latest executive order.