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.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins the Morning Newswatch.

Second Amendment advocate Todd Vandermyde joins The Morning Newswatch.