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.

Back from a missionary trip to Africa, Steve McKeown & Daniel Hilligoss, volunteers for Kindled Flame Ministries, join The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins Tom Miller in the studio.