Tom Miller joins Brightfields Development Managing Principal Pete Pedersen to discuss a plan to install solar panels on a plot of contaminated land in Carbondale, a project which Brightfields has undertaken in various areas around the country.

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Illinois Congressman David Severin joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch to discuss the continuing budget battle in Springfield.

Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Sheila Simon, joins us to discuss the campaign and video of the current Comptroller asking Governor Pat Quinn for a favor involving her son and SIU.