Jacob resident Roger Twenhafel has donated his time and skills to Operation BBQ Relief, a volunteer group helping those affected by natural disasters. Roger joins The Morning Newswatch to talk about his experiences helping victims of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes.

 

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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Tom Miller speaks with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) nine days ahead of an upcoming meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders regarding the budget impasse, which has entered its fifth month.

 
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Williamson County Commissioner Brent Gentry joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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