Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Sheila Simon, joins us to discuss the campaign and video of the current Comptroller asking Governor Pat Quinn for a favor involving her son and SIU.

Brad Cole of the Illinois Municipal League joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and SIU Interim Chancellor Dr. Brad Colwell to discuss the importance of the relationship between SIU and the City of Carbondale.