State Representative John Bradley tells WJPF that a lot of people have left Springfield but he’s still working hard for southern Illinois. Representative Bradley also tells WJPF that he’s tired of non-southern Illinoisans labeling our area.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II and du Quoin State Fair Manager Josh Gross join The Morning Newswatch.