River to River Relay Race organizer Kyle Orso joins The Morning Newswatch.

DuQuoin Mayor Josh Downs joins 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.