Former Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Simon is now running for the 58th Senate Seat. She joined Tom Miller in the studio this morning to discuss her race for Senator Luechtefeld's seat in the November election.

Dr. Tim Morthland is the President of Morthland College in West Frankfort. Dr. Morthland joins Tom Miller for a conversation about new developments at Morthland College.

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie joins The Morning Newswatch.