Harrisburg mayor Dale Fowler is running for State Senate District 59. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the senate race, the issue regarding coal power and the impact of unit and mine closures, and the effect of the state impasse that's been left on the Harrisburg school district among many other topics.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down for the first time with new SIU Head Football Coach, and Du Quoin Native, Nick Hill.