Joe DeBose, a political consultant and co-founder of Tactical Campaigns, joins The Morning Newswatch.

Ed Davis joins The Morning Newswatch with details about the upcoming Veteran's On Parade event in Marion.

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.