Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.
Toni Wright from Hunters Feeding Illinois joins The Morning Newswatch.
Scott Schaeperkoetter, director of operations for the Gary Sinise Foundation RISE Program, joins Tom Miller to talk about the building and presentation of an adapted smart home for wounded veteran Jared Bullock and his family.
Illinois State police Master Sergeant Joey Watson joins The Morning Newswatch.
