The Democratic challenger in Illinois' 15th Congressional race, Eric Thorsland, joins us on The Morning Newswatch to discuss his campaign and answer questions over the phone from listeners.

Dr. Russell Friedman is one of the founders of the Grief Recovery Institute. Dr. Friedman joins The Morning Newswatch and joins Tom Miller for an in-depth discussion on grief, and the healthy ways to grieve.

State Rep. Terri Bryant joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.