Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins us to discuss the latest in Marion, including the next phase in a major construction project on Route 13....

Dan Long, executive director of the Illinois Council on Government Forecasting and Accountability, joins us ahead of his appearance tomorrow at Saluki Stadium with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute....

The Democratic challenger in Illinois’ 15th Congressional race, Eric Thorsland, joins us on The Morning Newswatch to discuss his campaign and answer questions over the phone from listeners....