Mark Wagner is the associate professor of Anthropology at SIU, and director of the Center for Archaeological Investigations. He spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the diversity of archeological finds right here in Southern Illinois.

State Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller about lack of funding for K-12 schools  and higher education, and whether lawmakers are working on the budget for FY17 while they're struggling with this year's state budget.

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.