Diane Daugherty and Amy Simpson joined Tom Miller in the studio to give more information regarding the upcoming event: Chef Clash in the Arena, formerly known as 100 Men Who Cook. The proceeds from the event benefit St. Francis Care animal shelter and Gum Drop Kids, a non-profit organization with a mission to feed hungry children in Southern Illinois.

Matthew Louck with The Promotion Company, sits down with Tom Miller to discuss the upcoming Street Machine Nationals coming to Du Quoin.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Chair of Population Science and Policy Department at SIU School of Medicine, joins The Morning Newswatch.