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.

 

Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Project Coordinator for The Make 618 Count Initiative Lynn Chambers joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Tom Miller sits down with SIU President Randy Dunn to discuss SIU's future in relationship to the ongoing budget fight in Springfield.

 
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