Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. Terri Bryant about the ongoing budget battle, as well as bill activity in recent weeks surrounding the lack of a budget.

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 spokesperson Rae Goldsmith and SIU Department of Public Safety director Benjamin Newman join us to discuss the university, crime and the perception of crime on campus.