Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) to discuss progress on a bill co-sponsored by State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) which would re-open the Hardin Co. Work Camp.

LaShonda Thomas with the Jackson County Health Department stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss details regarding the Affordable Care Act....
Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to talk about downtown development near the old 710 Bookstore and the Pravin Varughese investigation....
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (D) joins The Morning Newswatch....