Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the private funding for state fairs, the budget impasse, and his attempts to work with House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Psychiatrist and SIH Medical Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Naeem Qureshi and SIUC Deputy Athletic Director Molly Hudgins joins The Morning Newswatch.

City of Carbondale Director of Violence Prevention Programs Dianah McGreehan joins The Morning Newswatch.