State Sen. David Luechtefeld -- who was just named grand marshal of the Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade -- joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

Illinois Representative Brandon Phelps visited Tom Miller in the studio today and discussed topics like the state's request for flood aid from FEMA that has been denied, as well as the impeding state budget.

John A Logan College President Kirk Overstreet and Steve O'Keefe, Director of College Relations, joins The Morning Newswatch.