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gas rate hike
Local
6 months ago
Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner, in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California’s Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ JB Pritzker and Maryland’s Moore.

ICE agents
IL State News
6 months ago
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says

“I’m having concerns about my order being followed,” the judge said.

Springfield Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory, standing, speaks to the Oct. 15, 2025 meeting of the Massey Commission.
Local
6 months ago
Massey Commission looks at accountability, and why city councils and school boards aren’t at the table

An independent commission was suggested to make sure money is spent properly, and to make sure action items actually get done.

Agriculture
6 months ago
SNAP changes leave a bitter taste

Advocate says the “Big Beautiful Bill” shifts major costs to the state.

Chicago "rat hole"
IL State News
6 months ago
Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

The rat hole went viral early last year after comedian Winslow Dumaine posted a photo of it on X.

Footbal
Sports
6 months ago
Illinois High School Football Poll

Here are this week’s high school football rankings in Illinois.

Crime
6 months ago
Georgia school chief resigns after indictment alleging kickback scheme in Illinois

A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted Horton last week on 17 counts including wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.

FILE - A transport carrying new cars arrives at a Stellantis facility July 10, 2023, in Belvidere. Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Business
6 months ago
Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to the US

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the company’s decision this week to shift production of the SUV from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois as part of plan to invest $13 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.