James Maurer, the former Deputy Superintendent for Chicago Police, stops by in advance of his speaking engagement at the Saline Valley Friends of the NRA benefit Thursday. Maurer and Tom discuss several issues regarding guns, including concealed carry.
Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter stops by to discuss the crime problem in the town along with a few other issues the town is facing, including the controversy regarding burial plots in the town cemetary.
Williamson County Comissioner Jim Marlo stops by to discuss the county board's new website, which includes live streaming of board meetings. Marlo and Tom Miller also discuss the county's budget.
Conducter Edward Benyas stops by the Morning Newswatch to discuss the Southern Illinois Music Festival, going on through June 23rd. A schedule of events can be found here.
Bubba Blackwell stops by to talk about his next stunt. He plans to jump over two running helicopters with his Harley Davidson, the first time that will be done on a Harley, at Black Diamond Harley Davidson on Saturday.
Williamson County Sheriff Bennie Vick and Jackson County State's Attorney Mike Carr stop by the Morning Newswatch to discuss the closing of the Crime Lab in Carbondale.
