Dan Long, executive director of the Illinois Council on Government Forecasting and Accountability, joins us ahead of his appearance tomorrow at Saluki Stadium with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.

Bob Baer and Mike Kentrianakis join Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss preparations, safety, and what to expect during the total solar eclipse.

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Samuel Stratemeyer, a republican candidate in the 118th house district primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.