David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU sits down with Tom Miller to discuss a recent poll conducted by the Simon Institute where Southern Illinoisans were asked about their thoughts on lawmakers, as well as the direction of the country, the state, and their community.

 

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site Superintendent Justin Blanford joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller to discuss the importance of coal power in Illinois and the recent legislation sent from downstate lawmakers to help the state's coal industry.

 
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) joins The Morning Newswatch. 

 
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