Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.

 

Democratic candidate for the 118th Illinois State Representative District Van Ikner joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about a proposal to make burning coal at power plants in Illinois both cheaper, and more environmentally-friendly.

 
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Republican candidate for Illinois' 5th Appellate Court District Mark Boie joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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