Long time political reporter and current co-director for The Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence at DePaul University joins Leigh Caldwell on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the current state of Illinois politics.

Carbondale Interim Police Chief Jeff Grubbs stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss policing the City of Carbondale, and the relationship the citizens of Carbondale have with officers after the recent events in Ferguson, MO and New York City.

Alignable's Chuck Casto joins The Morning Newswatch.