[caption id="attachment_7815" align="alignright" width="200"] Congressman John Shimkus[/caption]

Congressman John Simkus joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss politics both nationally and here at home in Southern Illinois.

Jackson County State's Attorney Joe Cervantes (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about several events going on in Murphysboro this weekend and for Memorial Day.