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LISTEN: IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson - "Going it alone... puts our sch...

IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson spoke with Matt Varney about some of the burning questions surrounding Illinois High School Athletics during the era of COVID-19.  Why must IHSA ask for control of decision-making back when they are not a government entity? How can basketball players play while being expected to wear a face mask?  Is there any hope for fall sports like football, volleyball, and boy's soccer returning this fall?  All those and more questions were answered in this interview.

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Amanda Barnes | September 23, 2020

Williamson County Clerk Amanda Barnes joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Mark Boie | September 23, 2020

Republican candidate for 5th District Appellate Court Mark Boie joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Brian Durham | September 22, 2020

Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board Dr. Brian Durham joins The Morning Newswatch.

 

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Lili Scales | September 22, 2020

CHANGE Illinois Advocacy Director Lili Scales joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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LISTEN: Murphysboro's Gary Carter finds positives in waiting for spring football

Murphysboro Football coach Gary Carter spoke with Matt Varney before practice Monday night.  They talk about navigating the world of Illinois High School Football in 2020, the youth of this year's Red Devils team, why Carbondale wasn't on their spring 2021 schedule, and more!

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Carrie Leljedal | September 21, 2020

Illinois Caregivers for Compromise member Carrie Leljedal joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Terri Bryant | September 21, 2020

Illinois State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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LISTEN: Carterville coach Brett Diel talks scrimmage Friday night, current outlo...

The Carterville Lions held a 7-on-7 scrimmage Friday night.  Dave McKenzie caught up with coach Brett Diel afterward

 
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Newsradio WJPF interview with Neil Vincent | September 18, 2020

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services Director Neil Vincent joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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