Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Mayoral and City Council elections, as well as the upcoming Lights Fantastic Parade on Dec. 6th.

Dr. Catherine O'Connor, Medical Director for the SIH Breast Center, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Marion Mayor Bob Butler speaks on WJPF about the overlooking of southern Illinois by lawmakers in Springfield and the money owed from the state of Illinois to the city of Marion for the construction and opening of the Hub Recreation Center. Butler also discusses the growth of business needed for the area and status of the Star Centre Mall.