Senior District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois J. Phil Gilbert joins The Morning Newswatch.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services Director Neil Vincent joins The Morning Newswatch.

Jason Kasiar is the Republican candidate running against Brandon Phelps for Illinois House District 118. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the upcoming November election, and what he has to offer for Southern Illinois.