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.

Patrick Windhorst, a Republican candidate for 117th House District Representative in the June 28 Primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts discusses a proposal to amend the IL Constitution which would create an independent commission to draw legislative maps with Jim Bray, spokesperson for the Independent Map Amendment Coalition.