State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming election and his appointment to a state commission to study the state's school funding formula.

Illinois State Representative Jerry Costello II (D, 116th House District) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Carbondale Councilwoman Jane Addams stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss a potential property tax increase and to also talk about her announcement to run for Mayor of the city.