Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins 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.

Congressman Mike Bost spoke with Tom Miller about his letter to the Engineer Inspector General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging an independent investigation into the site selection process for the new National Geospatial Agency West campus. This follows the NGA's selection of a North St. Louis location over Illinois' bid to select an area near Scott Air Force Base.