David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU stops by The Morning Newswatch to talk about the fallout from last week's election results, and how Illinois voters are in opposition to an extension of the temporary tax hike

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."

West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the city's plans for its I-57 interchange.