Bob Baer, Director of the SIU Physics Department’s public astronomy observation program and co-chair of the Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017 - 2024 Steering Committee, joins The Morning Newswatch.

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

Michael Roberts speaks with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) about a budget agreement recently made in Congress, his meeting with other Southern IL lawmakers, and his thoughts on the IL budget impasse.