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.

 

With the deadline for spring legislative session looming, Illinois Representative Terri Bryant spoke with Tom Miller about the status of a budget being passed and her stance on the budget legislation sent by the House last week.

 
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Author and retired lawman Harry Spiller joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Democratic candidate for attorney general, Sharon Fairley, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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