John Mize, a landlord in West Frankfort pushing the question regarding Home Rule in West Frankfrot, joins us to discuss his opposition to Home Rule and why he feels people should vote 'Yes' on the ballot question this November.

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

Number 39 on the Harlem Globetrotters, "El Gato" Meléndez joins The Morning Newswatch in advance of the Globetrotters appearance at the SIU arena January 17, 2018.