Democratic candidate for Regional Superintendent of Schools in Alexander, Jackson, Perry, Pulaski, and Union counties Annette Jaynes joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Sen. Gary Forby about the ongoing budget battle, as well as a meeting regarding the budget which has now been delayed to December.

Peabody Energy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection; Tom Miller spoke with Phil Gonet, President of the Illinois Coal Association about the factors that caused the nation's largest coal mining company to file for bankruptcy.