Dan Long, executive director of the Illinois Council on Government Forecasting and Accountability, joins us ahead of his appearance tomorrow at Saluki Stadium with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.

Republican Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis joins us to talk about his reelection campaign.

Jay Rowell and John Otey with the Illinois Department of Employment Security join us to talk about their next hiring event on Thursday.

Dennis Falmier, the Democratic candidate for Williamson County Commissioner, joins us to discuss his campaign.

Travis Akin, the executive director for Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch, joins us to discuss Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Month.

Dr. Nova Foster, medical director of The Breast Center joins us to discuss Breast Cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Green Party candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, Paula Bradshaw, joins us after this week's debate in Marion.

The Democratic incumbent in Illinois' 12th Congressional District, Bill Enyart, offers his thoughts on the debate in Marion Wednesday night.

Republican State Rep. Mike Bost joins us to discuss his thoughts after the first debate between the candidates for Illinois' 12th Congressional District.

The Democratic challenger in Illinois' 15th Congressional race, Eric Thorsland, joins us on The Morning Newswatch to discuss his campaign and answer questions over the phone from listeners.