Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Director Les O'Dell joins us to discuss the economic impact of students returning to the area for the fall semester at SIU-C.

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Daniel Biss, a Democratic candidate for Governor in the March 20 primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts speaks with Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens and discuss a potential sale for a large property in town, as well as the construction of a new mental health facility.