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 to discuss the Illinois budget impasse, soon to go into its eighth month, with IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton)

Jason Kasiar is the Republican candidate running against Brandon Phelps for Illinois House District 118. He spoke with Tom Miller on the phone about the upcoming November election, and what he has to offer for Southern Illinois.