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.
Matt McCarroll, the Director of SIU's Fermentation Science Institute, joins The Morning Newswatch.
State Representative Brandon Phelps represents the 118th District in Illinois. He spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the legislation he's pushing in Springfield regarding back-pay for state workers and AFSCME.
Four County Highway Coalition Chairman Will Stephens joins The Morning Newswatch.
