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 speaks with Paul Schimpf, a Waterloo attorney who is running for Senate in the 58th District as a Republican.

SIU-C Chancellor Dr. Austin Lane joins The Morning Newswatch.