On this return from the Independence Day holiday, Harrisburg superintendent Michael Gauch spoke with Tom Miller about the stop gap budget approved by lawmakers and Governor Rauner last week. Gauch explains more on what schools in southern Illinois are expecting out of this measure.

Marion Police Chief David Fitts and Sergeant Jesse Thompson join The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller discusses property taxes with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg).