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.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) about the ongoing budget crisis in Springfield, and the efforts lawmakers are putting forth to solve it.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.