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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5B loan to boost nuclear power, including in Clinton

CLINTON (25News Now) -The Clinton nuclear power plant is among six Illinois facilities that could benefit from a federal loan commitment of up to $5 billion aimed at modernizing existing nuclear plants and increasing electricity production across three states. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the conditional loan commitment to...

Illinois · 1d

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Bright Lending Agrees to $15 Million Class Action Settlement Over Claims It Issued Loans With Interest Rates That Violated State Laws

Bright Lending agreed to a $15 million class action settlement to resolve claims it issued loans with interest rates that violated Illinois and other state usury laws. The Bright Lending settlement benefits two classes of borrowers, namely a monetary relief class and a debt relief class. The monetary relief class...

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 1d

5 On Your Side

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Ameren expanding programs to help you save on energy bills

Missouri · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March

Households in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana that fall behind on gas or electric bills get a stretch of winter in which the utility generally cannot cut service, but each state draws the line in a different place. The Kansas and Missouri protections run from Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois from Dec. 1 through... The post Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Missouri · 2d

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Planning for the Future of the Family Farm

The future of a family farm is shaped by the conversations, decisions, and planning made long before ownership changes hands. Succession and estate planning play an important role in shaping what comes next; however, keeping a farm in operation may not always be a matter of passing it down to the next generation, reports Annie Hadden, Illinois Livestock Development Group Director of Livestock Development:

Illinois · 2d

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Here's why Illinois' job market ranked below-average, according to new report

The Land of Lincoln was recently ranked below-average for employment, while neighboring Missouri performed much better. Financial publication WalletHub’s Oct. 28 report, “ Best & Worst States for Jobs ,” named Illinois the 33rd best state for employment, while Missouri ranked 14th. To compare each state for employment, WalletHub used metrics related to the job market and economic environment. Sources included the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job search site Indeed.com and more. Illinois ranked 37th for the job market category , which included metrics such as the number of job openings, employment growth, job security and unemployment rate. The state landed in 30th for its economic environment , which covered metrics like median annual income, share of workers living in poverty and share of workers with multiple jobs. “Living in one of the best states for jobs can provide stable conditions for the long-term, helping you ride out the fluctuations that the economy will experience in the future,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. “The best states for jobs make it easier for residents to find and retain jobs, and employers in these states also offer very competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, the

Illinois · 1d

The Cool Down

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Illinois homeowner permitting loophole to save solar array stalled by city's height limit

Responsibility for the connection and permits had gone to a paid local electrical firm that said everything was in order.

Illinois · 1d

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Enrollment open for health insurance marketplace

The state’s health insurance marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, opened enrollment for 2027 plans on Nov. 1. Sangamon County will continue to have just two insurance providers through the marketplace after Aetna and Health Alliance’s exit last year halved the number of insurers for area plans. Visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov to...

Sangamon County, IL · 1d

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From the Farm: Ag official provides status on grain elevator industry

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Despite a warning about financial pressures on country grain elevators, Illinois ag officials said farmers need not worry about the financial stability of the Illinois grain elevator industry. Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, spoke with Stu Ellis on the status of the industry for […]

Illinois · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30

Winter utility shutoff protections begin Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, and Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30. The three programs work differently. New Jersey pauses electric, sewer and water shutoffs for households that can show they qualify, Illinois limits heating shutoffs on freezing days, and Vermont pays for fuel... The post Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 4d

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Pat Quinn explains his support for a millionaire income tax surcharge

Former Gov. Pat Quinn discusses a Cook County advisory referendum on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for Illinois residents earning more than $1 million a year and how the revenue could support schools and property tax relief.

Cook County, IL · 4d

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Ameren IL Senior Manager Explains Former Gas Plant Updates

Ameren Illinois has received approval from state and federal environmental agencies to move forward with a demonstration evaluating work at its former manufactured gas plant in Taylorville. The demonstration will take place at the former MGP site, located at 917 South Webster Street. It follows work Ameren completed at the...

Taylorville, IL · 2d

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District 186 prepares to raise property taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – People who own property in Springfield’s District 186 can expect to pay more in property taxes. The district’s business manager, Steve Miller, told the board Monday it’s necessary to keep up with inflation. “We are trying to stay in line...

Springfield, IL · 4d

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UPDATE: CWLP have restored power to the majority of customers who lost it

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - CWLP crews have been able to switch to get all but 14 customers restored by 8 a.m. This is a group of customers located near Hollis Drive and Robbins Road, which will be without power for the duration of the pole replacement. ORIGINAL STORY':. SPRINGFIELD, Ill....

Springfield, IL · 3d

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Pritzker says he will prioritize closed Tyson plant if re-elected

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was in the Quad Cities Monday evening to energize voters ahead of the midterm elections. If re-elected, Pritzker said he will prioritize addressing the Tyson plant that closed in Joslin in August. Pritzker said he believes there’s a solution after talking...

Illinois · 4d

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Agriculture Continues to Shape the Jacksonville Region’s Future

For many people, agriculture begins at the grocery store. In the Jacksonville region, it begins much closer to home. It starts with the farms that grow corn and soybeans across Morgan and Scott counties. It continues through the seed companies developing new crop varieties, equipment dealers helping farmers adopt precision technology, businesses that transport and process agricultural products, and the schools and community organizations preparing the next generation of workers. It also reaches families who have lived and worked on local farms for generations, as well as residents who benefit from the economic activity those farms create.

Jacksonville, IL · 4d

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ICC Approves ComEd GRIT Transmission Project in Cook and DuPage Counties

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved ComEd’s Grid Reliability Infrastructure Transformation (GRIT) Project, which will add underground transmission lines and a new substation in the Elk Grove Village, Wood Dale and Bensenville areas. The project is intended to support electric grid reliability and accommodate growing energy demand in the region.

Dupage County, IL · 4d