Meghan Cole joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk about the upcoming 9th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, November 4th at The Marion Elks Lodge.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) about a proposal to make burning coal at power plants in Illinois both cheaper, and more environmentally-friendly.