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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.

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Williamson County Commissioner Brent Gentry joins Tom Miller to discuss his campaign for re-election.