Tom Miller speaks with Norm Hill, Assistant Manager of the DuQuoin State Fair about box office ticket sales for the State Fair concerts which will start this weekend, and about Street Machine Nationals, also starting this weekend.

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Illinois Congressman David Severin joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the continuing budget battle in Springfield.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association President & CEO Mark Denzler joins The Morning Newswatch.