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.
John A Logan College men's basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters joins The Morning Newswatch.
Tom Miller sits down with Williamson County Engineer Greg Smothers to discuss state funding after Williamson Co. made the decision to sue the State of Illinois, as well as contingency plans about flooding.
Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.
