Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter joins us in studio.

Annette McMichael with Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment (S.A.F.E.) joins us to explain the group's reaction to the new rules on hydraulic fracturing.

Democratic Congressman Bill Enyart joins us to explain his side of the debate issue in regards to the 12th Congressional race.

Congressman John Shimkus joins us to discuss the situation in Iraq with Islamic State, the return to Congress next week and his reelection campaign.

Ed Davis with Veterans on Parade joins us to discuss this Saturday's event.

Marc Miller, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources joins us to discuss the new fracking rules.

John A. Logan College President Michael Dreith joins us to discuss a drop in enrollment and growing problems for the college.

Interim SIU-C Chancellor Dr. Paul Sarvela joins us to discuss the first enrollment increase - albeit a small one - in a decade.

Democratic candidate for Illinois' 15th Congressional District, Eric Thorsland, joins us to discuss his campaign.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity talks downtown development, the Carbondale Fire Station and what happens next after the firing of former police chief Jody O'Guinn.