SIU President Randy Dunn joins us to discuss Chancellor Sarvela's cancer diagnosis, the Tyler Smithpeters situation and the difficulties of recruiting students locally, especially with the perception of crime in town.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R, 59th Senate District) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Longtime Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins The Morning Newswatch to reflect on his role as mayor, a position he's held since 1963.