Dr. Erica Kaufman, an infectious disease specialist, and Rosslind Rice, a spokesperson for SIH join The Morning Newswatch to discuss the amount of people who have been affected by the flu so far during this winter season, and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.

Williamson County Sheriff-elect Jeff Diederich joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks to IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) about a plan for Illinois power plants to use Illinois coal, as well as what's next regarding state pensions.