Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II and Du Quoin State Fair Manager Josh Gross join The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts and Leigh Caldwell sit down to discuss the revitalization of newspaper services in West Frankfort, after the closure of the West Frankfort Daily American.

State Representative Brandon Phelps spoke with Tom Miller on the phone. They discussed many topics, including one referring to Phelps' proposal for a constitutional amendment to make taxpayer money for road funds go towards road repairs as they are intended.