Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for Illinois Governor in the June 28 primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Brad Cole, former Mayor of Carbondale and Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League about the ongoing effects of the budget impasse, and what lies ahead for Illinois municipalities.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.