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.

Williamson County Commissioner Brent Gentry joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the County taking over Whiteash and the Commission's steps moving forward.

Paula Bradshaw, the Green Party candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional district, joins us to discuss the campaign and the upcoming debates.