Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady joins The Morning Newswatch.

Williamson County Board Chairman Jim Marlo sits down with Tom Miller to discuss his State of the County Address.

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.