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.

 

State Representative Terri Bryant spoke with Tom Miller this morning to discuss the issues regarding the state budget and its impending deadline, as well as the various reviews on the proposals for K-12 funding and the spending bills sent by both parties.

 
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Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza (D) and Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (r-Harrisburg) join The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois Municipal League CEO Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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