Former Mayor Paul Osborne talks about feeling stronger by seeing some hope in reopening, the divide surrounding wearing masks, churches during the pandemic, and the importance of protecting your community.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about some of the additions added to the new phase of reopening that will allow more businesses to open than expected, the special meeting they will hold to prepare for this at a city level, and the goal of protecting the public while getting businesses open again.

Steve Weber of Liaison Home Automation talks about the increased need for touchless technology that includes automatic doors, voice activated assistants, and mobile pay.

Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank announces the winners of their Merit Scholars competition that featured 28 of the area's brightest high school students. Overall winner, Sydney McNamara of St. Teresa talks about the excitement of winning $5000 and her future.

Groves Family Chiropractic is spotlighted and Matt Groves talks about the history of his business, how they can help those in pain, and when they are available for appointments.

President and Chairman of Ameren Illinois, Richard Mark, talks about how they are keeping their 3400 plus employees safe, the extra steps they are taking in the field, the logistics to responding to major outages, and ways they are helping ease the financial burden of families that are struggling.

Drew Early of DMH talks about the precautionary measures they are taking to keep their facilities as safe as possible as they open up the availability of elective procedures, the importance of masks, and urging those needing medical care to not delay in getting it.

State Senator Andy Manar talks about the three days in session scheduled, the different locations for the House and Senate, his expectation for them to tackle the budget and debate the governor's executive order, pensions, and what he is hearing from the people reaching out to him for help.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe talks about the COVID-19 deaths in Illinois, churches holding services, being on track to move to phase 3, and trying to find ways to help local restaurants.

Dave Wendt gives an update on how the Village of Forsyth is preparing for reopening, finding the balance between their own opinions and what is best for their community, and looking for ways that the village can support businesses.