Michael Roberts discusses a proposal to amend the IL Constitution which would create an independent commission to draw legislative maps with Jim Bray, spokesperson for the Independent Map Amendment Coalition.

Rep. John Shimkus joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to talk about this week's Republican National Convention and security issues the nation is facing.

The Old King Coal Festival continues this weekend! Marcia Raubach joined Tom Miller in the studio to tell us more about the traditions of this event honoring coal miners of Southern Illinois.