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.

Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza (D) and Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (r-Harrisburg) join The Morning Newswatch....
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch....
Dr Joshua Miksanek and Dr Jeff Ripperda join The Morning Newswatch. ...