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.

 

Historian Mark Motsinger joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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E. Ryan Hall, Democratic candidate for Williamson County Resident Circuit Judge, joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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Herrin Mayor Steve Frattini joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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