Tom Ackerman is the Sports Director for KMOX, and will be one of the hosts for this year's Cardinal Caravan. Ackerman joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the Caravan's upcoming trip to the SIU Arena.

Tom Miller discusses property taxes with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg).

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.