State Comptroller Leslie Munger spoke with Tom Miller over the phone about her recent issue of holding paychecks for Illinois officeholders and lawmakers.

Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson and Regional Health Officer Allison Hassler join Tom Miller, in the studio, on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the opioid addiction epidemic and an upcoming film and Q&A on the issue this Thursday (9/14/17) at John A Logan College.

Roger Twenhafel and Rick Pierson, volunteers assisting with the recovery in Mayfield, Kentucky, join The Morning Newswatch.