Long time political reporter and current co-director for The Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence at DePaul University joins Leigh Caldwell on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the current state of Illinois politics.

Jack Garner, from the HerrinFesta Italiana committee, joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the upcoming events for the ever-growing HerrinFesta.

Urologist Dr. Don Arnold joins The Morning Newswatch.