Illinois State Senator of the 59th Senate district Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller this morning before heading to the senate committee hearing concerning cuts to Southern Illinois University and the unsolved budget impasse.

Tom Miller sits down with Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to discuss electricity rates and how they are affected by both summer heat, and electricity providers.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins The Morning Newswatch.