Joshua Qualls, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Illinois's 12th Congressional District, joins The Morning Newswatch.

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Steve Brown, spokesman for the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics, including the senate's school funding bill.

Carbondale Economic Development Director Steve Mitchell joins The Morning Newswatch.