SIU spokesperson Rae Goldsmith and SIU Department of Public Safety director Benjamin Newman join us to discuss the university, crime and the perception of crime on campus.

Illinois Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Representative Terri Bryant spoke on the phone with Tom Miller about a number of topics including the large support Molly's Law has received as well as the speculation as to when the state budget will finally be in place.