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.

 

BIllinois Department of Employment Security Director Jeff Mays joins Tom Miller to talk about unemployment in the region and the agency's transition to a focus on job placement.

 
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Bob Baer joins the Morning NewsWatch.

 
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