Political expert Dr. John Jackson, a visiting professor at Paul Simon's Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. Terri Bryant to discuss funding passed by the General Assembly meant for local governments, road work, 911 dispatch centers, domestic violence, as well as lottery payments.

Todd Maisch, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.