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 Caregivers for Compromise organizer Carrie Leljedal joins The Morning Newswatch.

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.