Bald Knob Cross of Peace Chairman Eric Gregg and Executive Director Jena Guined join The Morning Newswatch.

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.

Director of Public Programs at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Joe Crain joins Robert Thies in the studio.