Annette McMichael, Communications Director for Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment (S.A.F.E.) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the appeals process for an injunction on fracking that was denied in Madison County Circuit Court.

Illinois Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Rep. John Shimkus joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to talk about this week's Republican National Convention and security issues the nation is facing.