Tom Miller sits down with Brad Cole, former Mayor of Carbondale and Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League about the ongoing effects of the budget impasse, and what lies ahead for Illinois municipalities.

Leigh Caldwell of WJPF sat down with West Frankfort Mayor Tom Jordan to discuss the beautification of the city along with other improvements to the city.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.