Illinois Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Dr. Tim Morthland is the President of Morthland College in West Frankfort. Dr. Morthland joins Tom Miller for a conversation about new developments at Morthland College.

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.