John Tillman is the CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute. Tillman joins Tom Miller for a conversation regarding executive orders passed at the last minute by former Gov. Pat Quinn, as well as an executive order passed by Governor Bruce Rauner on Tuesday.

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

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.