State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Director of the group Yes! For Independent Maps, Michael Kolenc, joins us to talk about the group's push to establish an independent panel to draw legislative districts and the latest efforts to keep the issue from appearing on the November ballot.

Dr. Tracey Smith, Director of Programs and Community Health for the Illinois Public Health Association, joins The Morning Newswatch.