State Sen. David Luechtefeld -- who was just named grand marshal of the Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade -- joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

 

State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about the spending plan for social services and colleges approved by state Democrats, which now sits at the desk of Governor Rauner. They also discussed Forby's earlier visit to John A. Logan college to hear their concerns about lack of budget funding.

 
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Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch

 
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State Trooper Joey Watson joins us to talk about the 2014 Motorcycle Safety Summit at Black Diamond Harley Davidson Tuesday night from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

 
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