Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski 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.

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) joins The Morning Newswatch.