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

David Friess, Republican candidate for Illinois' 116th State House Seat, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity to discuss a recent increase in sales tax, new businesses coming to the city, and various construction projects throughout Carbondale that you should be aware of.