Vanessa Sneed is with the Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, located in Harrisburg.  She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF in the studio to talk about the organization and what they provide for the surrounding communities.

SIU's Bob Baer and Adler Planetarium's Michelle Nichols join The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.