Carbondale businessman John "Mike" Henry stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss his recent announcement to run for Mayor of Carbondale, and the ideas that he has to improve the city.

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

Michael Jones, director of the General John A. Logan Museum, joins us to talk about the role General Logan played in the Civil War and in starting the Memorial Day holiday.