Dr. John Jackson joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss his new book Southern Illinois University at 150 Years: Growth, Accomplishments, and Challenges.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch....
West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan and West Frankfort Finance Commissioner Mike Simpson join The Morning Newswatch....
Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) about the ongoing budget crisis in Springfield, and the efforts lawmakers are putting forth to solve it....