Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins The Morning Newswatch.

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)

Darren Bailey, a candidate for US Representative for Illinois'12th Congressional District in the March Republican Primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.