Meghan Cole joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the upcoming 9th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, November 4th at The Marion Elks Lodge.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) about the current budget impasse and the progress, if any, that is being made towards an amicable budget solution.

Tom Imboden, an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Technologies at Southern Illinois University, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the concept of "Net Neutrality," and what it could mean in the future for internet users.