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."

Herrin Mayor Steve Frattini joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the new changes made from the city council meeting on Monday night, as well as the upcoming HerrinFesta Italiana.

Christian Mitchell, State Rep. and Interim Director of The Democratic Party of Illinois, joins Tom Miller in the studio.