Former lead Singer for The Statler Brothers Don Reid joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller and Roger Twenhafel of Twenhafel Farms in Gorham discuss grain, more specifically, certain types of grain which are involved in the process of brewing beer. These grains are becoming more popular with the rise of microbreweries.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II and Du Quoin State Fair Manager Josh Gross join The Morning Newswatch.