Dozens of Illinois communities urged to extend use of coal-fired power plant near Marissa
I would be nervous as a consumer about the fact I’m locked in until 2035,” one analyst said. “Extending your reliance on coal ...
Insurance reforms designed to lower Illinoisans’ healthcare costs approved by legislature
The measures await Gov. J. B. Pritzker’s signature, who called for the changes in his State of the State address, saying they ...
Here’s what’s in the Illinois state budget, passed by Senate and sent to House for vote
I wish this were a perfect budget. I’ve been here many years and I have yet to see one. But...this budget is fair, it’s balanced, and it provides certainty for us investing in our future,” a lead ...
Thunderstorms with high winds down trees and cause power outages in metro-east
Severe thunderstorms swept through southwestern Illinois on Sunday evening, bringing high winds, rain and hail to parts of the region. As of 8:30 p.m., at least 36,000 customers were without power in ...