Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) to discuss progress on a bill co-sponsored by State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) which would re-open the Hardin Co. Work Camp.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity sits down with Tom Miller for a conversation about the city's preparedness for the upcoming winter weather, among other topics.