How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
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Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report
The report offers a detailed looked at the effects of cuts enacted by Trump through executive order or legislation, directives by federal agency leaders or through Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency.”
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Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Ameren serves approximately 816,000 customers in central and southern Illinois.
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Small businesses feel more uneasy ahead of the holidays after a year of slow sales and high costs
A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.
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Illinois regulators cut Ameren’s natural gas rate increase request by nearly $56M
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $73 million natural gas rate increase for Ameren on Wednesday. It’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.
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Your Thanksgiving turkey could be more expensive this year. Tariffs are a big culprit
An average 15-pound turkey could cost around $30 this Thanksgiving, according to an analysis from Purdue University.
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Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
Illinois recipients are expected to receive their outstanding benefits by Nov. 20.
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What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown
U.S. airports in cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The FAA is imposing the reductions to take pressure off air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the shutdown.
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Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses
The House voted 76-33 and the Senate 37-19 to pass Senate bill 1911. If signed by the governor, it would erase about $250 million from the projected fiscal year 2026 deficit.
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Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.
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Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O’Hare were also seeing dozens of delays and one or two cancellations.
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Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point
WASHINGTON — The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and millions of Americans were set to see a dramatic rise in their health insurance bills. The impacts on basic needs — food and medical care — underscored how the impasse…
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EV maker Rivian to cut 4.5% of its workforce
It’s unclear how many of those jobs are in Normal; a Rivian spokesperson said no manufacturing operations employees are impacted.
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State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see big increases in the cost of their premiums next year, but state officials are encouraging them to reach out for help before they decide to drop their coverage. “We’re really encouraging people, don’t walk away. Come…
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Illinois Attorney General sues State Farm over homeowner insurance data
State Farm said the lawsuit is without merit and “has nothing to do with Illinois customers or the cost of their insurance.”
