Gary Williams, the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Carbondale and Steve Mitchell with Connect SI join The Morning Newswatch to discuss the process underway to build an ultra high-speed broadband internet network in Carbondale, making Carbondale the region's first "Gigabit City."

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

Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer joins The Morning Newswatch.