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Steve Brown, spokesman for the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan, joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss current state politics, including the senate's school funding bill.

Linda Benton joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss new reimbursement rules for child vaccines.

Tom Miller sits down with Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity to discuss the revival of Halloween in the city, as well as plans for an upcoming concert within the city.