Democratic candidate for Illinois' 15th Congressional District Eric Thorsland joins us in studio ahead of a few appearances he's making in southern Illinois on Tuesday.

Dan Brady, a candidate for Illinois Secretary of State in the June Republican Primary and current Illinois State Representative, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts speaks with Shawlyn Dungan, organizer of the Carterville Blue Line Network, about the group's efforts to improve relationships between Carterville Police, their family members, and the community.