Matt Baughman, Chief of Staff for the SIU Chancellor's Office, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Mike Pinto is the manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Southern Illinois Miners. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to talk about his tenth year now with the Miners and how he's working with the team to set attendance records and further improve the number of fans at games.

Illinois State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) joins The Morning Newswatch.