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.

 

Illinois State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins us to discuss the $300 million Illinois will get from Bank of America as part of a larger settlement over the 2008 mortgage crisis.

 
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Carterville Mayor Brad Robinson joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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