Doug Kimmel of Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois talks with Tom Miller about plane traffic expected during the eclipse.

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 Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.