Democratic State Sen. Michael Frerichs joins us to discuss his campaign for Treasurer.

Jacob resident Roger Twenhafel has donated his time and skills to Operation BBQ Relief, a volunteer group helping those affected by natural disasters. Roger joins The Morning Newswatch to talk about his experiences helping victims of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes.

Political expert Dr. John Jackson, a visiting professor at Paul Simon's Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale, joins The Morning Newswatch.