Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) about the current budget impasse and the progress, if any, that is being made towards an amicable budget solution.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to talk about issues with toxic water in local creeks, progress on the new firehouse and what's going to happen now that the Carbondale Crime Lab is closed.

Veterans on Parade organizer Ed Davis joins The Morning Newswatch.