Nancy Maxwell, Tasha Rhymes, and Christopher Swims join The Morning Newswatch to tell more about the upcoming "Back to School Bash" happening Saturday,  August 5, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 East Main Street in Carbondale.

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

Republican U.S. Rep. John Shimkus joins us to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's midterm elections.