Illinois State Senator of the 59th Senate district Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller this morning before heading to the senate committee hearing concerning cuts to Southern Illinois University and the unsolved budget impasse.

John A Logan College's Steve O'Keefe joins Tom Miller in the studio to give a rundown of events at this year's Hunting & Fishing Days happening Saturday (9/23/17) and Sunday (9/24/17) at the college.

Illinois Coal Association President Phil Gonet and Knight Hawk Coal President Steve Carter join Tom Miller in the studio on The Morning Newswatch.