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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Former state senator Dave Luechtefeld (R) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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River Radio Sports Director Mike Murphy joins The Morning Newswatch. 

 
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Steve Brown, spokesman for Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

 
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