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.

GuerrillaFilm's Jonah Atkins and Southern Illinois Film Commission board member Jon Musgrave join The Morning Newswatch.

Director of SIU's Cannabis Science Center Dr. Buck Hales joins The Morning Newswatch.