SIU Alumni Association's Molly Hudgins, City of Carbondale Special Event Coordinator, and Jungle Dogs members Eddie Chapa and Dan Shingle join The Morning Newswatch.

Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Sheila Simon, joins us to discuss the campaign and video of the current Comptroller asking Governor Pat Quinn for a favor involving her son and SIU.

Jackson County Health Department Director Bart Hagston joins The Morning Newswatch.