[caption id="attachment_7815" align="alignright" width="200"] Congressman John Shimkus[/caption]

Congressman John Simkus joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss politics both nationally and here at home in Southern Illinois.

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.

SIH Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Harre and SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Nurse Executive Johnna Smith join The Morning Newswatch.