Tom Miller speaks with Patrick Buchen, Director for the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, and the DuQuoin State Fair, as well as Norm Hill, Assistant Manager of the DuQuoin State Fair, about the festivities beginning on Friday (08/28).

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Former Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss high-profile cases during his tenure and the relationship that citizens have with law enforcement.