Phil Gonet of the Illinois Coal Association and John Dodd, secretary-treasurer of the Illinois Mining Institute, join Tom Miller in the studio.

Egyptian Electric Cooperative Executive VP and General Manager Shane Hermetz, Engineering Manager Brad Austin, and Member Services Manager Brooke Guthman join The Morning Newswatch.

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.