Jim Bray, spokesman for Independent Maps, joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the coalition's appeal that is pending before the Illinois Supreme Court.

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.

Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.