Is the Economy Improving?

Good Morning! In today's State of the Economy report- we're sharing some numbers on how Americans feel about the economy. Here's a sneak peek....

• 31% of Americans believe the economy is improving (up 7% from last month)
• 71% of Americans are dissatisfied with the government's handling of the economy (down 7% from last month)

We hope you'll share your opinion on our Cover it Live chat this morning from 5:30 to 7:00 am. We're working on these stories too!

• The city of Marion officially established a Star Bond district at last night's meeting. The vote was unanimous. We'll tell you what this means for the destination development project.
• If you're having trouble losing weight, try getting a good night's sleep! Details in medical news.
• What are your thoughts on the races for Governor & U.S. Senate? See if your opinion matches up with the latest polls.
• Tech Tuesday! We're talking about Google TV, a high-tech bar tab... and much more.
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Don't miss our live interview... letting you know the signs, and how you can help a friend in need.
• It's one of the most common health problems among children-- iron deficiency. Kevin tells you what to look out for, and how to correct it.
• Got an idea for a great Halloween costume? Many people say they'd like to dress up as ex-governor Rod Blagojevich!

Tune in starting at 5:30 a.m.!