Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans heat with propane, and propane prices are climbing as the heating season starts. Nobody wants to run low in a cold snap. Usually, homeowners searching for a fuel dealer have to sift through a mishmash of websites, trying to figure out who serves their address and offers what they need. […]
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state are putting a heightened focus on impaired driving this Halloween, reminding the public about the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” safety campaigns, which run through this weekend. “No one should
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SPRINGFIELD – As one of the lead investigators of child deaths, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is recognizing October as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. Tragically, sleep suffocation is the leading cause of reported child deaths in Illinois and hundreds of infants die each year because they are placed in unsafe sleeping environments. Sudden Unexpected
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000 in June
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ST. LOUIS (Oct. 14, 2026) – Ameren has reinforced its commitment to strong community partnerships with $10 million in additional funding to replenish programs that help eligible customers manage their energy bills. “At Ameren, we know our strength is tied to the strength of the communities we serve,” said Gwen Mizell, Ameren senior vice president and
SPRINGFIELD –Autumn in Illinois offers some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the country, with spectacular foliage, magical sunsets and stunning drives. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to anticipate seeing more deer on the roads as well, with peak mating season lasting through December.
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SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026. The ISP Special Operations Command Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction (SWMD) Team led the exercise, which focused on improving collaboration between multiple
CHICAGO — Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $21 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover from disasters, rebuild safer and more resilient communities and protect infrastructure from future
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Applications will open October 1, 2026, and will remain open through August
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[Springfield, IL] — In recognition of Stormwater Awareness Week, the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is highlighting the Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) as the premier state standard for safeguarding communities from urban flooding, soil erosion and water pollution. As intense weather events increasingly challenge local infrastructure, the IUM provides the foundation
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