David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, joins us to discuss the Spring legislative session and what impact things passed (or not passed) have on the future of Illinois.

 

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Kash Jackson, Libertarian candidate for governor, joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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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.

 
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