Rend Lake Conservancy District Executive Director Keith Thomason joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to talk about how business is going for the district's water treatment plant and recreation facilities.

Michael Roberts sits down with Skip Cosgrove to discuss the upcoming Veteran's Appreciation Tailgate which takes place Sat, October 31st during Military Appreciation Day at SIU.

Illinois Restaurant Association President & CEO Sam Toia joins The Morning Newswatch.