Tom Miller sits down with former IL Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon to discuss her decision to run for the 58th District's Senate seat, soon to be up for grabs after State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld announced he will not seek re-election.

Patrick Windhorst, Massac County State's Attorney and republican candidate for the 118th house district, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the current happenings in Congress.