Sesser Mayor Jason Ashmore joins The Morning Newswatch. 

Tom Miller sits down with former IL Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon to discuss her decision to run for the 58th District's Senate seat, soon to be up for grabs after State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld announced he will not seek re-election.

Marion Senior Citizens Center Director Jill Graskewicz and Insurance House Product Agent Karen Cripps joins The Morning Newswatch.