Illinois Department of Agriculture Spokeswoman Rebecca Clarke joins Tom Miller to discuss the final weekend of the Du Quoin State Fair.

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Randy Auxier, the Green Party candidate for the 12th congressional district, joins Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.

Steve Brown is the spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the state budget impasse and lack of higher education funding along with the number of bills being sent to the House floor.