Michael Gauch is the superintendent of the Harrisburg Community Schools District Unit No. 4. He spoke with Tom Miller about the lack of funds K-12 schools in Southern Illinois has received and whether schools like those in Harrisburg will stay open in the 2016-'17 school year.

Deputy Illinois Governor Christian Mitchell joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts speaks with Marsha Griffin, a Jonesboro school teacher who recently announced her intent to seek election to the 115th District in the IL House.