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.

Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.