Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Scott Schluter is the Libertarian candidate for the 117th District. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to explain his Libertarian position, and discuss upcoming issues and events in Southern Illinois.

Cory Jobe is the director of the Illinois Office of Tourism. He joined Leigh Caldwell in the studio this morning to discuss Illinois' tourism week, the status of the tourism industry, and to explain Project "Time Off".