[caption id="attachment_18398" align="alignright" width="300"] David McSweeney (R)[/caption]

State Representative David McSweeney (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Jacob resident Roger Twenhafel has donated his time and skills to Operation BBQ Relief, a volunteer group helping those affected by natural disasters. Roger joins The Morning Newswatch to talk about his experiences helping victims of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes.

Democratic candidate for Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins The Morning Newswatch.