Former Illinois Congressman John Shimkus joins The Morning Newswatch.

Republican Congressman John Shimkus joins us in studio to talk about a variety of subjects, including the EPA's new restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions.

Iva Dell Clay is the Campaign & Resource Development Director of United Way of Southern Illinois. She spoke with Tom Miller about the 2-1-1 service, a non-emergency telephone number that connects people with essential community information and services.