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ILLINOIS - Many Ameren Illinois customers have noticed their energy bills increasing. A representative with the company shares insights on why. Matt Tomc, Vice President of Regulatory Policy and Energy Supply, explained that Ameren is the electric supplier that runs the wires and delivers the electricity to your household. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) manages the energy markets. MISO recently passed the auction, meaning their prices increased from $30 a megawatt to $666 a megawatt during the summer period. This impacts Ameren’s supply price. As a result, customers’ energy bills have increased over the summer. “We recognized that for the summer period, we were going to see a 50% increase in the electric supply charges,” Tomc said. “Now, silver lining, they go back to normal after September, but that is a huge jump. And then when you combine that with the heatwave that we’ve experienced, we’re getting some customers
ALTON - Alton High’s Justice Haynes posted personal bests in the 100- and 200-meter sprints during her junior track season, signaling strong potential as she heads into her senior year. Justice recorded times of 12.32 seconds in the 100 meters and 25.45 seconds in the 200 meters. She was part of the Alton girls’ 4x200 relay team that finished 13th with a time of 1:42.01 and also contributed to the state-qualifying 4x100 relay squad. Justice is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. “Justice made some great gains in her junior year,” said Alton head girls' track and field coach Chelsea Anderson of her 2025 outdoor performance. “She is progressing as a sprinter. She is quick out of the blocks — speed is her nickname.” Justice is also a key member of the Alton High girls' basketball team. She aims to qualify individually and in relays during her senior track season.
Welsh rocker Dave Edmunds is on the mend after suffering a heart attack in July.The news of the 81-year-old Edmunds’ condition was first revealed by his wife, Cici Edmunds, in a July…
Brenda Deutsch, 70, was initially arrested at her home in rural Lincoln County in April after prosecutors say she abused and neglected a teen girl in her care.
GODFREY – Just days after its grand opening , a slate of 29 new rules are set to go into effect at Godfrey’s new dog park. Village Board members gave an ordinance to establish dog park rules and regulations a first reading at Tuesday’s meeting, setting the item up for a second reading and final vote at their next meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. Even more terms and conditions are contained within the Village of Godfrey Dog Park Application , which individuals must fill out and submit to the village for consideration of a membership to the dog park. As previously reported on Riverbender.com , the membership fee for Godfrey residents is $10, while the fee for non-residents is $20. Each member will be given a unique key code to access the dog park. Following is the full list of all 29 proposed new rules and regulations, organized by category: Membership Rules: Membership to the dog park will be based on the calendar year of January 1 – December 31. Hours
When it comes to fast food, most people think of the national giants like McDonald's or Taco Bell. But the fast food landscape also includes regional favorites that put their own satisfying spin on quick eats.
Six cattle garnered national attention in 2017 after a daring escape from a St. Louis-based slaughterhouse. Following a public effort to save them, the cattle have since been living peacefully at a farm in Jefferson County, about 40 miles south of St. Louis.
JERSEYVILLE — Maleah Derrick, a rising junior at Jersey Community High School, has made a significant impact on the school's girls' softball team as a two-year starter at second base. She recorded a .411 batting average in 2025 and has established herself as a versatile offensive threat through bunting, slapping the ball, and hitting. Jersey Head Girls Softball Coach Chelsey Crnokrak praised Derrick's contributions, highlighting her overall leadership role to the Panthers' team. "Maleah is a leader on and off the field and encourages her teammates to be the best they can be," Crnokrak said. Derrick is a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for Jersey Community High School. In addition to her softball achievements, Derrick is also a member of the school's volleyball team. In 2025, she had 35 hits, nine RBIs, and three doubles. Her performance in multiple sports underscores her athletic versatility and commitment to Jersey Community High School’s athletic programs.
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