With the deadline for spring legislative session looming, Illinois Representative Terri Bryant spoke with Tom Miller about the status of a budget being passed and her stance on the budget legislation sent by the House last week.

 

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.

 
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Congressman John Shimkus joins Tom Miller on the phone from Washington, D.C.

 
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Marion Mayor Anthony Rinella joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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