Congressman John Shimkus (R, IL-15) joins The Morning Newswatch.

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Harvey Henson, an assistant professor in the geology department at SIU joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss recent earthquakes both here in Southern Illinois and in Mexico and earthquake preparedness.

West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan joins us to discuss the home rule ballot question in West Frankfort from the perspective of someone in favor of home rule.