Michael Roberts sits down with SIU President Randy Dunn to discuss a new 5% increase in tuition for new students, various fee increases approved by the Board of Trustees, and the controversy surrounding Gov. Bruce Rauner's upcoming appearance at graduation on May 16th.

 

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Mariah Hayes is the executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Franklin County. She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF about CASA, the organization that supports abused and neglected children.

 
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State Representative-elect Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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