Illinois State Senator (R-Xenia) and candidate for Illinois Governor in the June Republican Primary Darren Bailey joins The Morning Newswatch.

Williamson County Fire Protection District Chief Jeremy Norris joins Tom Miller in the studio.

Marion Mayor Bob Butler speaks on WJPF about the overlooking of southern Illinois by lawmakers in Springfield and the money owed from the state of Illinois to the city of Marion for the construction and opening of the Hub Recreation Center. Butler also discusses the growth of business needed for the area and status of the Star Centre Mall.