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.

 

Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District in the March 19th Primary, joins The Morning Newswatch. 

 
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Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Jerry Costello II joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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SIU Associate Professor of Politics Ken Mulligan joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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