Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with David Mitchell with the Shawnee Alliance for Seniors, about the different types of elder abuse happening throughout the country, and what steps can be taken to help curb elder abuse.

Marion Mayor Bob Butler speaks on WJPF about the overlooking of southern Illinois by lawmakers in Springfield and the money owed from the state of Illinois to the city of Marion for the construction and opening of the Hub Recreation Center. Butler also discusses the growth of business needed for the area and status of the Star Centre Mall.