Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysbro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, director of Marsy's Law for Illinois, joins us to talk about the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights, aka "Marsy's Law." The question will appear on the ballot in November.

Leigh Caldwell of WJPF spoke with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry about the talks of the city budget being affected by the lack of a state budget, along with the excitement of the upcoming solar eclipse.