IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) joins The Morning Newswatch for a discussion with Tom Miller about the inauguration of Governor Bruce Rauner, and executive orders passed at the last minute by former Gov. Pat Quinn.

Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF to continue the discussion regarding the property tax formula on farmland, as well as the HerrinFesta Italiana.