Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Director of The Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike joins The Morning Newswatch.

Marion Senior Citizens Center Executive Director Jill Graskewicz joins The Morning Newswatch.