State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) stops by The Morning Newswatch to speak about a variety of topics, including fracking, and activity in the General Assembly, including a conversation with Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner (R-Winnetka)

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins The Morning Newswatch.

Steve Vorhees, the Republican candidate for Jackson County Treasurer, joins us to discuss the campaign.