Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.

IDOT Engineer Keith Roberts joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie joins The Morning Newswatch.