Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson and Regional Health Officer Allison Hassler join Tom Miller, in the studio, on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the opioid addiction epidemic and an upcoming film and Q&A on the issue this Thursday (9/14/17) at John A Logan College.

Republican candidate for 117th Illinois House District Tim Arview joins Tom Miller in the studio.

Diane Hood is one of the organizers of the annual Taste of Chocolate event which benefits The Women's Center in Carbondale. Hood sat down with Tom Miller for a conversation about the event which kicks off on Friday.