State Representative John Bradley tells WJPF that a lot of people have left Springfield but he’s still working hard for southern Illinois. Representative Bradley also tells WJPF that he’s tired of non-southern Illinoisans labeling our area.
John A Logan College has many concerns about the state budget crisis. John A Logan’s Steve O’Keefe tells WJPF that the state is going into it’s second year of budget problems, which is unheard of and ridiculous. O’Keefe also tells WJPF that JALC is financially okay through the calendar year and says he believes everyone thinks there will be a budget before the end of the calendar year.
Southern Illinois Democrats are expressing frustration at the way the Legislative session ended in Springfield with an eleventh hour budget proposal from the governor’s office. Representative Brandon Phelps tells Newsradio WJPF that the governor’s staff had to know a 1,000 page proposal couldn’t be passed in one evening…
President of the American Vaping Association, Greg Conley, spoke with Tom Miller about the studies on vaping versus tobacco and the new regulations on vaping issued by the FDA.
Mike Popovich was made the head coach of the Morthland College football team back in February. He spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF over the phone to talk more about his time as coach for Mount Zion before accepting the position with the Patriots.
Benton Mayor Fred Kondrtiz spoke to Leigh Caldwell of WJPF. One of the topics of discussion is the prevention of the Zika virus, and a particular recycling program that the city is implementing to reduce the numbers of mosquitos.
George Sheffer is the owner and president of Murdale True Value, which recently received an award for "Best Hardware Store in Town", which ranks them among the top 12 stores in the nation. George joined Leigh Caldwell in the studio to talk more about the prestigious award and their service to the local community.
Tom Miller discusses the growth and development of Carbondale with Mayor Mike Henry.
Tom Miller sits down with IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) to discuss the financial condition of Illinois before the budget impasse reaches eight months in length.
Tom Miller sits down with Kathy Renfro, Executive Director of the Carbondale Park District, to discuss the upcoming "Glow Blue" campaign.
