Carbondale businessman John "Mike" Henry stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss his recent announcement to run for Mayor of Carbondale, and the ideas that he has to improve the city.

State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss all the news surrounding the fall veto session which begins today.

Carbondale Councilwoman Jane Addams stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss a potential property tax increase and to also talk about her announcement to run for Mayor of the city.

LaShonda Thomas with the Jackson County Health Department stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss details regarding the Affordable Care Act.

Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis stopped by The Morning Newswatch on Monday morning.

Angie Bailey with the Jackson County Health Department stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the impact that Diabetes is having both on our region, and on our nation.

Tom Imboden, an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Technologies at Southern Illinois University, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the concept of "Net Neutrality," and what it could mean in the future for internet users.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) stops by The Morning Newswatch to speak about a variety of topics, including fracking, and activity in the General Assembly, including a conversation with Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner (R-Winnetka)

Debra Hogg, Communications Director for Hospice of Southern Illinois, stops by The Morning Newswatch to talk about some of the common misconceptions relating to hospice care.

David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU stops by The Morning Newswatch to talk about the fallout from last week's election results, and how Illinois voters are in opposition to an extension of the temporary tax hike