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.

 

Carbondale Light Fantastic Parade organizer Sean Henry joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the Democratic National Convention. Frerichs is in Philadelphia this week as a delegate.

 
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Libertarian candidate for Illinois Secretary of State Steve Dutner joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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