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Illinois nuclear plants receive federal funding to bolster the grid

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $5 billion in federal grants to modernize eight nuclear power plants, with the majority of the funding designated for six reactors in Illinois.

Illinois · 9d

The Cool Down

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Illinois home's low grid use goes up after solar reinstall, and installer calls it 'unusual'

"They might have flipped the CTs and are reading the flow wrong."

Illinois · 11d

Main Street Dollars

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State Farm policyholders in Illinois see homeowners insurance rise an average of about $10 a month at renewals from December 1, and an $1,800 premium would become $1,944 at 8%

State Farm is raising homeowners insurance rates in Illinois by 8 percent, and current customers will feel it when their policies renew starting December 1. The average Illinois bill would go up about $10 a month, or roughly $120 a year, according to a State Farm estimate reported by SavingAdvice. The increase is already in […]

Illinois · 11d

FOX 2

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Illinois nuclear plants receive federal funding to bolster the grid

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $5 billion in federal grants to modernize eight nuclear power plants, with the majority of the funding designated for six reactors in Illinois.

Illinois · 9d

WEHT/WTVW

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Illinois · 10d

foodinstitute.com

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1M Chicks Slaughtered in New Bird Flu Outbreak

A bird flu outbreak triggered the culling of 934,600 Illinois birds. Meanwhile, Screwworm cases have prompted livestock protections. Additionally, the USDA has allocated $8 billion to offset farmers’ diesel costs. An Illinois commercial egg-laying facility slaughtered nearly 1 million birds to stem a bird flu outbreak, the USDA confirmed.

Germantown, IL · 12d

Local 4 WHBF

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Over 100,000 pounds of pork donated to regional food banks by Illinois Pork Producers, other groups

Checkoff programs from the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA), Feeding Illinois, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Meat Processors Association, and the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) are contributing over 101,000 pounds of pork to regional food hunger banks through their end-of-year giving effort, as part of the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign. […]

Illinois · 13d

WCIA

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From the Farm: Bookwork begins for farmers as harvest season concludes

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Harvest season is just about over and next on the farm calendar is bookwork season. Despite all the financial ups and downs this year, help is available for farmers from their local farm business management office. The University of Illinois FBFM is in all Illinois counties and has expanded into Indiana.

Illinois · 11d

wsiu.org

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Arevon closes on $120 million tax equity commitment with Wells Fargo for its Big Muddy Solar Project in southern Illinois

A major solar energy project in southern Illinois has secured another round of financing as it moves closer to operation. Arevon Energy announced it has closed on a $120 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo for the 124-megawatt Big Muddy Solar Project in Jackson County. The financing follows a previously announced $183 million debt package and will help support the project's completion while allowing the company to monetize federal tax credits and other tax benefits.

Jackson County, IL · 13d

My Journal Courier

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Midwest Truck Wash open for business on Magnolia Drive

Midwest Truck Wash has opened at 2555 Magnolia Drive, near Love's Truck Stop in South Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, IL · 12d

The Center Square

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Researcher: Bond referendums have varying tax impacts

(The Center Square) – A policy researcher says bond referendums without stated property tax increases may still impact taxpayers. More than 50 tax and borrowing measures are on the ballot in various local jurisdictions across Illinois, and more than 25 of the referendums would authorize new or higher property tax levies. Champaign Unit 4 School District is asking voters to consider a $192 million facilities plan with an estimated zero annual tax increase. Illinois Policy Institute policy researcher Adam Gorcyca said voters should keep something else in mind. “If there's no tax increase, could there have there been a tax decrease if this referendum didn't pass? And what taxes were imposed originally to pay off the first round of debt?” Gorcyca told The Center Square. Gorcyca said Community Unit School District 300 in Carpentersville made it transparent that its bond debt will raise taxes. “They proposed a $355 million bond question, and they estimated an annual property tax increase about $101 on a $400,000 home,” Gorcyca said. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303’s $282.5 million bond referendum is projected to raise property taxes by $645 a year on a $500,000 home. “That will affect Kane County and DuPage counties.

Illinois · 11d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Illinois nuclear plants receive federal funding to bolster the grid

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $5 billion in federal grants to modernize eight nuclear power plants, with the majority of the funding designated for six reactors in Illinois.

Illinois · 12d

Local 4 WHBF

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Mercer County, IL · 11d

My Journal Courier

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Shared downtown storefront celebrated with ribbon cutting

A Collaborative, On the Wall custom framing and Abigail's Flowers & Gifts celebrate a newly renovated shared storefront at 39 S. Central Park Plaza.

Jacksonville, IL · 13d

Country Herald

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Illinois Bill Could Help Keep Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Open

Proposed EDGE Essentials program would offer tax credits to independent grocers and pharmacies.

Illinois · 12d

Yahoo!

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In bid to unseat Budzinski, Wilson calls for tax cuts, deregulating energy suppliers

Republican Jeff Wilson is pitching himself as a no-nonsense alternative to Democratic politicians who have fought with the Trump administration. The former Champaign County board member is running to unseat U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, in Illinois' 13th congressional district. His platform centers on affordability, national security and protecting the Constitution.

Illinois · 12d

Effingham Radio

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USDA Awards $34.9M For Southern Illinois Agriculture Investments

Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that he has helped secure $34.9 million in federal funding for SUL4R-PLUS Illinois, a sulfur fertilizer manufacturing facility in Marissa to support a nearly $70 million expansion. “I’m thrilled to see this major investment coming to Marissa,” said Bost. “Agriculture is...

Marissa, IL · 13d