Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Meghan Cole joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the upcoming 9th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, November 4th at The Marion Elks Lodge.

Tom Miller speaks with IL Comptroller Leslie Munger about the current budget impasse in Springfield and the ramifications of not having a budget in place by July 1st.