Michael Roberts speaks with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) about a budget agreement recently made in Congress, his meeting with other Southern IL lawmakers, and his thoughts on the IL budget impasse.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Mayoral and City Council elections, as well as the upcoming Lights Fantastic Parade on Dec. 6th.

U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Oakland) joins The Morning Newswatch.