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.

 

Race car driver Kenny Schrader joins us ahead of the races this weekend at the Du Quoin State Fair.

 
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Former U.S. Representative John Shimkus joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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