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.

Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar joins The Morning Newswatch.

Dan Linn, executive director for NORML Illinois, joins us to discuss medicinal marijuana in Illinois and the push for full legalization in the U.S.