U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller discusses the happenings in Congress with US Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL).

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.