John A Logan College has many concerns about the state budget crisis. John A Logan’s Steve O’Keefe tells WJPF that the state is going into it’s second year of budget problems, which is unheard of and ridiculous. O’Keefe also tells WJPF that JALC is financially okay through the calendar year and says he believes everyone thinks there will be a budget before the end of the calendar year.

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie joins The Morning Newswatch.

Steve Sowers with Saluki Athletics joins us to talk about Saluki Fan Fest tonight and the upcoming SIU football season.