Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins The Morning Newswatch.

Marion Mayor Mike Absher and Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry join The Morning Newswatch.

Nancy Maxwell, Tasha Rhymes, and Christopher Swims join The Morning Newswatch to tell more about the upcoming "Back to School Bash" happening Saturday,  August 5, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 East Main Street in Carbondale.