Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the current and upcoming changes for the city of Murphysboro intended to bring more business to the area.

Democratic candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court Judy Cates joins The Morning Newswatch.

Joey Watson, a trooper with the Illinois State Police, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the increased roadside safety checks being administered by ISP during the Thanksgiving week.