Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the new fire station opening and the influx of students coming to town for the upcoming semester at SIU.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. John Bradley about recent action by the House to free up funds from fuel taxes, cellphone bills, as well as video gambling, and an upcoming budget meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders.