SIU President Randy Dunn stopped by the studio to discuss the higher education funding plans debated by state lawmakers, as well as the recent graffiti on SIU's Faner Hall regarding a protest organized by an anonymous student group.

Dr. Tim Morthland, president of Morthland College, joined Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the start of the college's sixth academic year.

Michael Roberts sits down with Brad Richards, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Oil and Gas Association. Richards explains the economic benefits, and common misconceptions of fracking.