Williamson County Commissioner Tim Atkisson joined WXAN to respond to his opponent regarding tax increases, and real estate values, and talked about his campaign moving forward.

Williamson County Commissioner Tim Atkisson joined WXAN to talk about the County's accomplishments during his six years on the Williamson County Commission. In this first segment he talks about his background educationally and professionally.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to give an update on Brandon Phoenix, a Correctional Officer at Menard Correctional Center who suffered an exposure to a drug while on shift. He was placed in a medical coma in a St, Louis hopsital, but has now recovered. An investigation is underway.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to talk about a recent drug exposure in Menard Prison, a bill to change the way Water Conservancy District appointments work, and the demands of the Chicago Bears.

Candidate for Illinois Treasurer, Max Solomon joined WXAN to talk about his write in candidacy for Illinois Treasurer.

Williamson County Illinois Sheriff Jeff Diederich joined WXAN to discuss his campaign for Sheriff, respond to his competitors, and discuss the work the Sheriff's Department has done to fight drugs in Williamson County.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to talk about a stabbing incident at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center that left one inmate dead and two others wounded. Also discussed was an issue with SCBA equipment inside the Department of Corrections.

TJ Martin, owner of TJ's Fine Jewelry in Carbondale joined WXAN to talk about the Jewelry Business and highlight their great selection leading up to the Valentines Day Holiday.

Illinois State Representative, and House Republican Floor Leader, Patrick Windhorst joined WXAN to talk about the potential for the Chicago Bears to move to Indiana, a recent proposal to charge Illinois residents $5 for burning a camp fire, and revenue projects for the State of Illinois as we move towards the February 18th Budget address.

An interview with Denise Stoecklin, owner of Deloufleur Decor and Design in Carterville. She is retiring and closing the store, but great deals are available as the remaining stock is being sold at store cost.