Michael Gauch is the superintendent of the Harrisburg school district. With just under two weeks left for state legislators to approve a budget, Michael spoke with Tom Miller about the concern from many superintendents and citizens have regarding K-12 funding.

Rich Whitney, director of Illinois' Green Party joins us to discuss the party's candidates in the November election.

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.