Former SIU President and former Congressman Dr. Glenn Poshard joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the efforts of Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner's transition team and a meeting between all the members of the transition team happening later this week in Chicago.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens talks with Tom Miller regarding the city's upcoming search for a new police chief and the appointment of a new city commissioner.

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.