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.
Tom Miller speaks with Gov. Bruce Rauner about where the state stands as far as a budget is concerned, and what is ahead regarding the Hardin Co. Work Camp at Cave-In Rock.
John A Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet joins The Morning Newswatch.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins us to discuss the $300 million Illinois will get from Bank of America as part of a larger settlement over the 2008 mortgage crisis.
