State Rep. David Severin joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller discusses the impact that the lack of a state budget is having on county governments with Jackson County Board Chairman John Rendleman.

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.