Carbondale Kroger Store Manager Samuel Walters joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to talk about his prep for Eclipse weekend.

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.

Veterans on Parade organizer Ed Davis joins The Morning Newswatch.