Retired Republican Congressman John Shimkus joins The Morning Newswatch.

Jackson County State's Attorney Joe Cervantez and Carbondale Chief of Police Stan Reno join The Morning Newswatch.

David Gerczak is president of the Small Businesses of Fantasy Sports Trade Association. He spoke with Tom Miller over the phone about the pending legislation aiming to regulate and tax fantasy sports betting and to explain the SBFSTA's mission to protect fantasy sports.