Firearm retailers Jim Hood and Paul Smith join The Morning Newswatch.

Bob Baer, Director of the SIU Physics Department’s public astronomy observation program and co-chair of the Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017 - 2024 Steering Committee, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Brad Cole, former Mayor of Carbondale and Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League about the ongoing effects of the budget impasse, and what lies ahead for Illinois municipalities.