SIU President Randy Dunn joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the coming school year, and a continued lack of funding from the state.

 

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.

 
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Solar energy expert Aur Beck joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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Paul Echols, a retired law enforcement officer and law enforcement historian, joins The Morning Newswatch. 

 
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