Republican candidate for Williamson County State's Attorney Ted Hampson joins The Morning Newswatch.

Democratic candidate for Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Ackerman is the Sports Director for KMOX, and will be one of the hosts for this year's Cardinal Caravan. Ackerman joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the Caravan's upcoming trip to the SIU Arena.