Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins The Morning Newswatch.

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.

Tom Miller and IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) discuss the ongoing budget crisis, which could get worse if not solved by the end of September.