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 Acting Chancellor Paul Sarvela joins us in-studio.

 
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Crosswalk Community Action's Kim Rutherford joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Hospice of Southern Illinois spokesperson visits the the WJPF Morning Newswatch

 
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