West Frankfort schools superintendent Matt Donkin joins Tom Miller to discuss SB 1, and what the various proposals in Springfield mean for school funding in Southern Illinois.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Mayoral and City Council elections, as well as the upcoming Lights Fantastic Parade on Dec. 6th.

Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joins The Morning Newswatch.