Republican Congressman John Shimkus joins us to talk about the lasting effects of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's loss in the primary earlier this week.

SIU President Randy Dunn joins us to talk about his first month on the job and the sudden possible departure of SIU-Carbondale Chancellor Rita Cheng.

Dr. Joyce Griffin, PhD joins us to talk about suicide and how to look for warning signs from others, or how to seek help if you have those thoughts.

J.R. Russell of the Marion Ministerial Alliance joins us to talk about the "Will Rock For Food" concert series being held to help food pantries.

Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter joins us in studio.

Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis joins us to talk about property taxes, local taxes and the thousands of taxing bodies across the state that determine those taxes.

Jay Rowell and John Otey with the Illinois Department of Employment Security joins us to talk about a job-hiring fair being held at the Shawnee Community College this week.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to talk about downtown development near the old 710 Bookstore and the Pravin Varughese investigation.

Karla Ogle with the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about next weekend's Superman Festival.

John A. Logan College President Michael Dreith joins us to talk about what the actions in Springfield mean for the college and the possibility of him leaving for another opportunity.