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 President Randy Dunn joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the stopgap measure and how it helped SIU, among other topics.

 
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Olympic athlete DeAnna Price joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Tom Miller speaks with Jackson Co. State's Attorney Michael Carr about his decision to file a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, as well as Gov. Bruce Rauner's ideas for sentencing reform.

 
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