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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Commerce Commission is inviting Ameren Illinois customers to share their views on the utility’s proposed $134 million natural gas rate increase during two public hearings scheduled for late August. The hearings will be held Wednesday, August 27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the CMS Regional Complex, 4800 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield, and Thursday, August 28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 1919 State St., East St. Louis. Ameren Illinois filed its petition for the rate increase with the ICC in January 2025. The commission uses rate cases to determine the appropriate level of funding utilities require to provide safe and reliable service while ensuring costs remain reasonable for customers. The process includes an 11-month legal proceeding during which the ICC reviews the utility’s filing and input from various interveners. At the hearings, an ICC Administrative Law Judge will open the session, followed by a brief presentation

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Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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Police are investigating a series of burglaries at businesses in south St. Louis County, including Titanium Vapor, Discount Liquor and Smoke, For Lovers Only, and Susan's Nails.

The federal government would cover much of that, but a quarter — about $180 million — would be borne by the city and state. The new estimate is already complicating plans for the rest of the recovery.

Expect a warm day with a high that feels like 92 degrees under about 45% cloud cover. Winds will be light from the north-northeast at around 8 mph with gusts up to 17 mph. Tonight will be clear with a low near 62, feeling cool. Allergy levels are generally low with grass, mold, ragweed, and tree pollen all at low levels. The UV index is very high, so be sure to wear sun protection if you plan to be outdoors. Tomorrow's Outlook: Expect a mostly sunny and beautiful day with a high near 83 and a low around 62. Winds will shift to the northeast at about 8 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Overnight will be partly cloudy with temperatures staying mild. For more updates, visit https://riverbender.com/weather .

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Expect a warm day with a high that feels like 92 degrees under about 45% cloud cover. Winds will be light from the north-northeast at around 8 mph with gusts up to 17 mph. Tonight will be clear with a low near 62, feeling cool. Allergy levels are generally low with grass, mold, ragweed, and tree pollen all at low levels. The UV index is very high, so be sure to wear sun protection if you plan to be outdoors. Tomorrow's Outlook: Expect a mostly sunny and beautiful day with a high near 83 and a low around 62. Winds will shift to the northeast at about 8 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Overnight will be partly cloudy with temperatures staying mild. For more updates, visit https://riverbender.com/weather .

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The Fox C-6 School District in Jefferson County, Missouri is beginning the new academic year with nearly 12,000 students returning to its 18 schools, which have seen significant facility improvements and new programs to foster a strong school community.

There are $42.5 billion in broadband grants that are headed to the states thanks to the 2021 infrastructure bill most Republicans voted against (yet routinely try to take credit for among their constituents). But Republicans, despite a supposed feud between Trump and Elon Musk, have been rewriting the grant program’s guidance to eliminate provisions ensuring the resulting broadband is […]

Jordan Hughes of St. Louis was shot at age 11. He barely graduated high school. Now, he's headed to Washington University.

A man was killed and a woman was critically injured in a shooting in north St. Louis on Tuesday night, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident.

A man was left in critical condition after an overnight shooting in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood, and an investigation is ongoing.

A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Bel-Ridge after a police pursuit involving St. Ann Police and the North County Police Cooperative, and an investigation is ongoing.

Amidst a plethora of back-to-school reminders, Missouri public schools are making a special effort to inform parents about a new state law banning cell phones during the school day. The law, signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in July, requires school districts to set a policy barring students from using mobile devices except for in emergencies […]

At just 6 feet wide, the store on Cherokee Street is compact, like its namesake tin of fish, but it is thoughtfully packed with color and cookbooks. The specialty store opened last November and has been attracting novices and avid cooks alike who are seeking good bites.

The building is near the future right-of-way of the Rock Island State Park trail