State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) stops by The Morning Newswatch to speak about a variety of topics, including fracking, and activity in the General Assembly, including a conversation with Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner (R-Winnetka)

Tibretta Reiman, Du Quoin State Fair spokeswoman, joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss preparations for the fair.

Vicki Mayhall and Karla Ogle of the John Marvin Steele Memorial Project join The Morning Newswatch.