State Representative Terri Bryant spoke on the phone with Tom Miller about a number of topics including the large support Molly's Law has received as well as the speculation as to when the state budget will finally be in place.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Gauch is the superintendent of the Harrisburg Community Schools District Unit No. 4. He spoke with Tom Miller about the lack of funds K-12 schools in Southern Illinois has received and whether schools like those in Harrisburg will stay open in the 2016-'17 school year.