Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board, speaks with Tom Miller about the rate hike proposed by Ameren which would go toward their "smart grid" technology. Chilsen says while the technology is beneficial for IL consumers, the rate hike is simply too high.
Illinois State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joins The Morning Newswatch.
Tom Miller spoke with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about the current situation regarding the ongoing budget impasse in Springfield, and the efforts being undertaken to find an amicable solution.
