Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins us to discuss the upcoming election and his own reelection campaign in next year's municipal elections.

 

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Tom Miller talks budget planning, and the upcoming showdown in Springfield with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton).

 
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U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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