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 and discusses an expected Senate override of a veto which Rauner placed upon a bill which would ban a union strike or government lockout in the event of an impasse, among other topics.
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan joins The Morning Newswatch.
Local Historian Jon Musgrave joins Tom Miller to discuss the history of flooding in the area.
