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.

 

Illinois State Senator and 2022 gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Tom Miller speaks with John A. Logan College President Dr. Michael Dreith about the decision to close campus due to weather, and some financial decisions regarding the college which will be made about JALC's budget.

 
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Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter joins us in studio.

 
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