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.

Author Ruthie Shelton spoke with Tom Miller about her new book, "The Untold Story: Health, Hope, and Happiness". This is her third novel in the series based on her true crime book, "Inside the Shelton Gang: One Daughter's Discovery".

Chairman of New Illinois, Inc. G.H. Merritt joins The Morning Newswatch.