Longtime Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins The Morning Newswatch to reflect on his role as mayor, a position he's held since 1963.

John Otey joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss employment number and opportunities in Southern Illinois.

[caption id="attachment_18398" align="alignright" width="300"] David McSweeney (R)[/caption]

Republican State Representative David McSweeney joins The Morning Newswatch.

[caption id="attachment_19762" align="alignright" width="300"] Kevin Gaither[/caption]

Kevin Gaither, a democratic candidate for the 15th congressional district in the March primary, joins Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.

The CEO of Project Six, Faisal Khan, joins The Morning Newswatch.

From The Women's Center, Diane Hood and John Pfeiffer join Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the upcoming fundraiser Taste of Chocolate.

[caption id="attachment_20212" align="alignright" width="300"] Randy Auxier[/caption]

Randy Auxier, the Green Party candidate for the 12th congressional district, joins Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.

[caption id="attachment_19080" align="alignright" width="300"] State Sen. Dale Fowler (R)[/caption]

State Senator Dale Fowler (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

[caption id="attachment_20196" align="alignright" width="300"] David Bequette[/caption]

Democratic candidate for the 12th congressional district in the March primary, David Bequette, joins The Morning Newswatch.

[caption id="attachment_20194" align="alignright" width="300"] Christy Solverson[/caption]

Christy Solverson, democratic candidate for judge on the 1st judicial circuit, joins Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.