Gary Williams, the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Carbondale and Steve Mitchell with Connect SI join The Morning Newswatch to discuss the process underway to build an ultra high-speed broadband internet network in Carbondale, making Carbondale the region's first "Gigabit City."

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Steve O'Keefe, from John A Logan College, joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the schools fiftieth anniversary and upcoming Family Fun Day.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II joins The Morning Newswatch.