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.

Lt. Gov. and Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Sheila Simon, joins us to talk about the campaign.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services Director Neil Vincent joins The Morning Newswatch.