Nancy Maxwell, Tasha Rhymes, and Christopher Swims join The Morning Newswatch to tell more about the upcoming "Back to School Bash" happening Saturday,  August 5, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 East Main Street in Carbondale.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider joins The Morning Newswatch.

Independent candidate for Williamson County Commissioner Angelo Hightower joins The Morning Newswatch.