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.

Saluki and Olympian DeAnna Price joins Tom Miller in the studio to talk about her upcoming trip to the Olympic Summer Games in Rio.

Tom Miller and IL State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) discuss the ongoing budget crisis, which could get worse if not solved by the end of September.