Illinois Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

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."

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) joins The Morning Newswatch.