Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department Director Carrie Eldridge joins The Morning Newswatch. 

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. John Bradley about recent action by the House to free up funds from fuel taxes, cellphone bills, as well as video gambling, and an upcoming budget meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.