Matthew Louck with The Promotion Company, sits down with Tom Miller to discuss the upcoming Street Machine Nationals coming to Du Quoin.

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.

SIU-C Chancellor Dr. Austin Lane joins The Morning Newswatch.