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.

Cannabis Business Association of Illinois Executive Director Tiffany Chappell Ingram joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. Terri Bryant to discuss funding passed by the General Assembly meant for local governments, road work, 911 dispatch centers, domestic violence, as well as lottery payments.