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.

 

Business Services Manager for the Illinois Department of Employment Security John Otey joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Licensed psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael joins The Morning Newswatch. 

 
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the Republican National Convention and what's happening in Washington.

 
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