Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and Tom Miller of WJPF discussed the concerns of citizens of Carbondale and the surrounding communities about the number of violent events that occurred in the city within the last couple of months.

Meghan Cole joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the upcoming 9th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, November 4th at The Marion Elks Lodge.

State Representative Natalie Phelps Finnie (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.