[caption id="attachment_4884" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sen. Dick Durbin[/caption]

Senator Dick Durbin joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch.

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.

Tom Miller sits down with Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens to discuss the Apple Festival festivities including the upcoming Apple Festival Parade.