Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday vetoed a measure that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the “right of first refusal” for transmission line construction.
This would have given Ameren, the electric utility that serves much of downstate Illinois, authority to build new transmission lines without going through a competitive bidding process under federal regulations for any projects approved by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO,…
Communities across Illinois that lack access to nearby stores that sell high quality food may soon see that change.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a bill that sets up a program to distribute $20 million for grants and technical assistance for grocery stores as well as funding research into food insecurity.
The grants will go to grocery stores that are independently owned, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations, co-ops and grocery stores owned by units of local government.
The program's…
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says an audit will likely be released next year because Gabe Gore is cooperating with a review that began two years ago.
The department announced Clayton Fire Department Chief Ernie Rhodes deployed to Maui with a team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Army Reserves.
As new COVID-19 concerns rise around the United States, the City of St. Louis offered free vaccines Friday afternoon in an effort to help slow the spread.
Advantes Development Group, led by Gretchen and Brian Minges, is best known for its apartment redevelopments in the historic Laclede's Landing area of downtown.
The mother told police she saw a black Sedan parked near her car at the gas pump. Then, the black Sedan and her car, with her baby still inside, both drove off.