Tom Miller sits down with Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity to discuss various businesses that are coming to the city, as well as upcoming events, including the swearing-in of Mayor-Elect John "Mike" Henry.

[caption id="attachment_20082" align="alignright" width="300"] Samuel Stratemeyer (R)[/caption]

Republican candidate in the 118th house district primary, Samuel Stratemeyer, joins Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie joins The Morning Newswatch.