Paula Bradshaw, the Green Party candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional district, joins us to discuss the campaign and the upcoming debates.

Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) joins The Morning Newswatch.

State Representative Brandon Phelps spoke with Tom Miller on the phone. They discussed many topics, including one referring to Phelps' proposal for a constitutional amendment to make taxpayer money for road funds go towards road repairs as they are intended.