'Afternoon Shift' Episode 126: State Fair edition

August 14, 2012

View the story "'Afternoon Shift' #126: State Fair edition" on Storify'Afternoon Shift' #126: State Fair editionStorified by · Tue, Aug 14 2012 11:42:16On Tuesday's Afternoon Shift we welcome guest host Randi Belisomo- on loan from WGN (and volunteer fire-fighting, apparently).undefinedCltvOur main topic is the Illinois State Fair- now underway in Springfield. The 11-day fest is a chance for politicians to proselytize and promise, and a chance for downstaters to gather with friends and neighbors. Tuesday is Agriculture Day and farmers are out in full swing.

Our guests to talk about the fair include Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Rich Miller.Sheila Simon (sheilasimon) on TwitterInstantly connect to what's most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities, and breaking news.Capitol Fax #twill 2012 DuQuoin State Fair is a country music nirvana: * As I’ve already said, the grandstand li... http://bit.ly/OrZpnpRich MillerSimon is doing more than just campaigning at the fair- her band Loose Gravel is performing! Here they are performing last summer.Shelia Simon and her bandilstatehousenewsWe also check in with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson to find out how farmers are coping with the drought. Here's what Nelson had to say about Illinois agriculture back in February, when no one knew how dry things would get this year.Nelson 1 Master.movjhawkins222Then in our review panel WGN’sAna Belaval and the Trib’s Rick Kogan talk about these stories.Express Scripts CEO: Dispute with Walgreen 'wasn't a big negative'Gov't review time helped Express Scripts plan Medco integration Express Scripts Holding Co. said on Wednesday that the lengthy anti-trust...Quinn: Security Concerns Prompted End To Media Tours Of PrisonsCHICAGO (CBS) - Gov. Pat Quinn says he didn't end media tours of Illinois prisons in order to cover up anything. As WBBM Newsradio's Regi...CPS Teachers Return To Job Without Contract In Place | Progress IllinoisProgress Illinois.com delivers the latest breaking news and information on the latest top stories on Illinois and Chicago politics and mo...Then we join Bears fans everywhere in wringing our hands over the state of Brian Urlacher's knee.Bears LB Urlacher has knee surgeryThe Chicago Bears say Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and still hopes to be ready ...Finally, we're joined by Captain William Seaman, USN, to talk about Navy Week here in Chicago. No, that name is not made us- here's proof.Chief of StaffCARRIER STRIKE GROUP TWO A native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, Captain Seaman graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1988 with a ...