U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Mariah Hayes is the executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Franklin County. She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF about CASA, the organization that supports abused and neglected children.

Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry spoke with Tom Miller this Tuesday morning. They discussed the opening of the new Splash Park and the city council implementing a new contract with the city manager, among other topics.