SIU Alumni Association's Molly Hudgins, City of Carbondale Special Event Coordinator, and Jungle Dogs members Eddie Chapa and Dan Shingle join 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.

 
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ROE #30 Regional Superintendent Matthew Hickam joins The Morning Newswatch.

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

 
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