Tibretta Reiman, Du Quoin State Fair spokeswoman, joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss preparations for the fair.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts speaks with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) about a budget agreement recently made in Congress, his meeting with other Southern IL lawmakers, and his thoughts on the IL budget impasse.