Illinois State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Carbondale Interim Police Chief Jeff Grubbs stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss policing the City of Carbondale, and the relationship the citizens of Carbondale have with officers after the recent events in Ferguson, MO and New York City.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike joins The Morning Newswatch.