Former SIU President and former Congressman Dr. Glenn Poshard joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the efforts of Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner's transition team and a meeting between all the members of the transition team happening later this week in Chicago.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Comedian Pat Hazell joins The Morning Newswatch to promote his newest show The Wonder Bread Years, coming to the Marion Cultural & Civic Center Friday, September 15.