Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) ahead of a vote on a stop-gap funding measure designed to release $2 billion owed to local governments.

 

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis/118th House District) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

 
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Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the recent outcry against panhandling in the town and recent changes to the town's ordinances regarding liquor establishments and adult entertainment.

 
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