With Illinoisans across the state seeing increases in their energy bills, Ameren is partnering with the Energy Assistance Foundation to offer in-need ratepayers with additional support through the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program, which provides bill payment support for eligible households across Ameren Illinois’ service territory. […]
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced this week that $36 million in grant funding has been awarded to 67 local park projects throughout the state. The funding was distributed through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, a state-funded initiative that helps local administrations acquire […]
During Radon Action Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, and the American Lung Association in Illinois are partnering together to raise awareness about radon and the serious health risks it can pose. According to the CDC, Radon is an odorless and […]
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol last week, officially kicking off the spring legislative session. For Senate Republicans, the focus this session is about once again advancing practical solutions to address Illinois’ affordability crisis and provide real relief for hardworking taxpayers and businesses across the state. The week also […]
During the first week of the spring legislative session, members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus joined together to warn that Governor Pritzker’s recently-signed Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) will make an already serious energy affordability crisis even worse for families and small businesses across […]
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus joined together to outline a series of legislative proposals aimed at addressing the state’s growing energy affordability crisis and reversing policies that have driven electric bills higher for families and businesses. Senate Republicans warned that the Clean and Reliable […]
With Valentine’s Day approaching, members of the Senate Republican Caucus are once again spreading kindness through their annual Valentines for Seniors card drive. The initiative encourages residents to create and donate Valentine’s cards for seniors living in retirement communities, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities across […]
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced this month that $24 million in grant funding is available to establish six new Manufacturing Training Academies at community colleges in downstate Illinois. The capital grants are aimed at strengthening the manufacturing workforce and supporting economic growth […]
With lawmakers set to return to the Capitol on January 13 for the start of the spring legislative session, Senate Republicans are renewing calls for a change in direction following actions taken during the fall Veto Session that they say have made life more expensive and […]
In a sweeping change to Illinois energy policy, Governor Pritzker has signed a law that eliminates long-standing limits on how much utilities can raise electric rates. The law opens the door to significant increases in future bills and directs large sums of money toward experimental energy […]