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.

 

 Laborers Local 773's Jerry Womick and Charley Ferguson joined the Newswatch Friday. 

 
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Democratic Nominee for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Pharmacist Ben Calcaterra joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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