Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Christmas in Carterville event, along with the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Bruce Talley.

Glenn Edwards, Executive-Vice President of AISIN Manufacturing in Marion joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic of manufacturing jobs and how AISIN has impacted our area.

State Representative John Bradley (D-Marion) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the ongoing fall veto session.

Bob Butler, Mayor of Marion, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss issues surrounding police and firefighter pensionsin the city, among other topics.

Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the current happenings in Congress.

Karen Binder with Grand River Spirits in Carbondale stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss some common misconceptions regarding moonshine.

Joey Watson, a trooper with the Illinois State Police, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the increased roadside safety checks being administered by ISP during the Thanksgiving week.

Shad Zimbro and Rodney Cabaness with Black Diamond Harley-Davidson in Marion stop by The Morning Newswatch to discuss their many promotions they run throughout the year, including rock concerts, and dropping $10,000 out of a helicopter. They also discuss the many charitable events they put on for people in our area.

Bart Mann, an organizer with the Herrin Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss all of the effort which goes into creating a Thanksgiving Day celebration for the city of Herrin.

Annette McMichael is the Communications Director SAFE, which stands for Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment. McMichael sat down with Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss a court case unfolding in Madison County, which could put a halt to fracking in Illinois altogether.