Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the recent outcry against panhandling in the town and recent changes to the town's ordinances regarding liquor establishments and adult entertainment.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) about the ongoing budget crisis in Springfield.

Former Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Simon is now running for the 58th Senate Seat. She joined Tom Miller in the studio this morning to discuss her race for Senator Luechtefeld's seat in the November election.