Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with Caitlin Wilson, Staff Writer for Reboot Illinois, about an article which she wrote regarding the most impoverished counties in Illinois. Two of the top four, are in Southern Illinois (Union, Wayne Co.).

If you would like to read her article, follow this link: http://www.rebootillinois.com/2015/02/12/editors-picks/caitlinwilson/illinois-poverty-rise-since-2010-four-counties-greatest-risk-says-report/33062/?utm_content=buffer7f64d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce President Les O'Dell joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk the importance of shopping local this holiday season.