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 sits down with John A. Logan College Director of College Relations, Dr. Steve O'Keefe, to discuss the upcoming Hunting and Fishing Days which runs Saturday, Sept. 26th and Sunday, Sept. 27th.

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.