Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Gauch is the superintendent of the Harrisburg school district. With just under two weeks left for state legislators to approve a budget, Michael spoke with Tom Miller about the concern from many superintendents and citizens have regarding K-12 funding.

Congressman-elect Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the ending of the war in Afghanistan.