Annette McMichael, Communications Director for Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment (S.A.F.E.) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the appeals process for an injunction on fracking that was denied in Madison County Circuit Court.

Republican candidate for the 115th Illinois House District Zachary Meyer joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits with Dr. Steve O' Keefe, Director of College Relations at John A. Logan college and talks about the Illinois budget and the impending cuts to the community college.