Veterinarian Gordon Rhine joins us.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.