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.

 

Jackson County Board Chairman John Rendleman joins Tom Miller to discuss the "safe and welcoming county" resolution that will be considered by the county board tonight.

 
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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services Director Neil Vincent joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joins us to talk about the town, including renovations to Walnut Street, the Big Muddy River Overpass and a banner he wants residents to sign in response to a woman who wrote to the town about her experiences with a soldier from Murphysboro during World War II.

 
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