Joshua Qualls, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Illinois's 12th Congressional District, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the current and upcoming changes for the city of Murphysboro intended to bring more business to the area.

SIU President Randy Dunn stopped by the studio to discuss the higher education funding plans debated by state lawmakers, as well as the recent graffiti on SIU's Faner Hall regarding a protest organized by an anonymous student group.