Marion Mayor Bob Butler speaks on WJPF about the overlooking of southern Illinois by lawmakers in Springfield and the money owed from the state of Illinois to the city of Marion for the construction and opening of the Hub Recreation Center. Butler also discusses the growth of business needed for the area and status of the Star Centre Mall.

 

Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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State Comptroller Leslie Munger spoke with Tom Miller over the phone about her recent issue of holding paychecks for Illinois officeholders and lawmakers.

 
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Carbondale Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jennifer Olson joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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