Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Dr. John Jackson, visiting professor at SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, joins The Morning Newswatch. 

October 1st marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tom Miller sits down with Jennifer Badiu, System Director for the SIH Cancer Institute, as well as Dr. Marsha Ryan, a Board Certified Surgeon specializing in breast surgery.