Congressman-Elect Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss his thoughts on various issues as he prepares to step down from his position as State Representative and be sworn into Congress.

Michael Roberts discusses a proposal to amend the IL Constitution which would create an independent commission to draw legislative maps with Jim Bray, spokesperson for the Independent Map Amendment Coalition.

Visiting Professor at SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Dr. John Jackson joins The Morning Newswatch.