Carbondale Interim Police Chief Jeff Grubbs stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss policing the City of Carbondale, and the relationship the citizens of Carbondale have with officers after the recent events in Ferguson, MO and New York City.

Community Grant Programs Coordinator for Arrowleaf Emily Lind joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Representatives Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), Dave Severin (R-Benton), and Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) join Tom Miller in the studio.