Jack Langowski, chairman of the Carbondale Downtown Advisory Committee, joins us to discuss upgrading the downtown area ahead of Wednesday's public meeting on renovating downtown Carbondale.

State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss what the new year holds for the State of Illinois in regards to a new incoming gubernatorial administration.

Saline County State's Attorney Molly Kaiser joins The Morning Newswatch.