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Ameren Illinois rate hike cut by $55.8 million

3 days 7 hours ago
On Wednesday, The Illinois Commerce Commission slashed Ameren Illinois’ natural gas rate request by nearly half, cutting $55.8 million from the proposed $128.8 million increase. Commissioners said the decision was made to help balance utility needs with affordability for customers.
Alex Barton

Missouri seeks federal help in pressing China for $25 billion in COVID damages

3 days 7 hours ago
Missouri's attorney general has asked the State Department to notify China that the state is attempting to seize Chinese-owned properties to collect on a nearly $25 billion court judgment. The move comes after a federal judge ruled earlier this year that China hoarded personal protective equipment during the pandemic, harming Missouri. China called the lawsuit "very absurd" and did not participate in the trial. Some legal experts doubt Missouri can collect the judgment. But Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said Wednesday that she is prepared for a long process.
DAVID A. LIEB

Illinois man once drove Churchill, Patton during World War II

3 days 9 hours ago
At 19, Sam Carson left home for war. He returned years later with a story few could match: he once drove around some of the most powerful men on earth. We revisited this remarkable story by taking a dive into our archives into a FOX 2 report from May of 1989.
Alex Barton

St. Louis Fashion Fund welcomes Wes Gordon for mentorship event

3 days 9 hours ago
St. Louis took center stage Tuesday as Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon spent the day mentoring emerging designers and celebrating the work of the St. Louis Fashion Fund, a cornerstone organization shaping the region into a hub for fashion talent and business development.
Caroline Pettey