Democratic candidate for Illinois' 15th Congressional District Kevin Gaither joins The Morning Newswatch.

SIU President Randy Dunn stopped by the studio to discuss the higher education funding plans debated by state lawmakers, as well as the recent graffiti on SIU's Faner Hall regarding a protest organized by an anonymous student group.

John A Logan Community College's Steve O'Keefe and Barry Hancock join Tom Miller in the studio with details on this years Hunting and Fishing Days.