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 Deputy Governor Andy Manar joins The Morning Newswatch.

Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joined Tom Miller this morning to discuss upcoming events and the discussion between Stephens and Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry about the border between Murphysboro and Carbondale.