State Sen. Paul Schimpf join The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics in Springfield.

Former SIU President and former Congressman Dr. Glenn Poshard joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the efforts of Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner's transition team and a meeting between all the members of the transition team happening later this week in Chicago.

Scott Schaeperkoetter, director of operations for the Gary Sinise Foundation RISE Program, joins Tom Miller to talk about the building and presentation of an adapted smart home for wounded veteran Jared Bullock and his family.