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Gas prices across the nation have reached an average of $4. Experts say that is nice, but the cost of consumer goods has gone up.
As the nation pauses to recognize veterans this week, Ameren officials are reminding those who have served that help is available for households struggling to keep up with utility bills. Ameren’s Military Assistance Fund is accepting applications from eligible active-duty military members and veterans who are customers of Ameren Missouri...
The incoming class includes several candidates who made history and multiple who flipped GOP seats.
Chicago, Joliet, Bloomington and Springfield drivers face a hidden danger when pavement temperatures plunge.
Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
Pace celebrates more than 650 current and former operators with a combined 584 million safe miles.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Taps and the 21-gun salute are sounds that military families know all too well. They’re played when it’s time to honor the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. However, it’s a tradition that is becoming hard to uphold. That’s why Operation Honor Guard exists. “I lost a buddy shortly […]
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA’s $24.9 million standard.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has fallen below $4 per gallon for the first time since August, and some gas stations in Central Illinois are also falling below that mark. GasBuddy released its weekly report on gas prices Monday morning, and the report shows the relief predicted last […]
SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to...
Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced during halftime of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Sangamon County’s budget for the fiscal year starting in a few weeks is expected to be lower than last year. County Administrator Brian McFadden told the County Board Tuesday night while several departments will get more money, overall, the $206 million spending plan is five percent down, and for good reason.
EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after BJC Health and Aetna health insurance have reached an agreement to extend health care coverage for at least one year:. “I’m grateful BJC and Aetna have come together to ensure members in our community and across the...
CHAMPAIGN (25News Now) -A new study by the University of Illinois’ Climate Jobs Institute examined the costs and benefits of hosting data centers in three Illinois communities. The report, titled “Hosting Data Centers: Lessons from Three Illinois Communities,” found that Aurora, DeKalb and Elk Grove Village have benefited economically...
Illinois secured $1.2 billion in public utilities sales tax revenue in 2024, earning the state the third-highest position among U.S. states, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). This amount reflects a 0.3% rise compared to the $1.2 billion collected in the prior...
Ko'u: Hello and welcome to today's episode on Community Voices. I have very special guests with me today and one of them is a parental unit of mine, my mom and also her very good friend Roseanne. And so, Jenica, could you please introduce yourself and kind of tell us about the organization that you're with today?
Looking for a way to reduce your tax liability? The Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act provides a sizable tax credit to donors contributing to endowed funds at qualified charitable community foundations with national accreditation, like the OPRF Community Foundation. When you give to a qualifying permanent endowment fund, you may...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office honored veterans a little early this year by bringing a variety of services to them. The Secretary of State’ Office hosted a Veteran’s Day celebration in Springfield on Monday. The office provided multiple services, including DMV services, to support military families and give them the resources they need.
(The Center Square) – A panel of state legislators Monday offered a preview of the priority issues they hope to address during the upcoming fall veto session and lame-duck session before the next term of the General Assembly begins in January. DATA CENTER REGULATIONS A top priority for lawmakers in both chambers and from both parties is passing some form of legislation that would regulate data centers – particularly ones known as “hyperscale” data centers, which are often used by AI companies and are significantly more strenuous on things like public utilities and water. Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, explained that she and her colleagues want a bill that addresses the polarizing projects that addresses a number of issues, and that ties local property tax relief directly to new projects. “We agree there needs to be a regulatory framework in place looking at water – regulating how much water is used, how it's used, transparency, ethics, all of those things. And then also, most importantly is the power that goes along with it,” Rezin said. As for the Democratic side, Rep. Edgar González Jr., D-Chicago, said he thinks the previously considered POWER Act just has parts that “need to be tinkered
