By Tribune Staff • When Ameren vehicles need attention, getting to the root of a problem quickly can make all the difference. That’s why Ameren Fleet Services recently added a new Snap-On diagnostic tool that is helping technicians identify and repair vehicle issues faster and more efficiently. The handheld device plugs directly into a vehicle’s…

New Application and Frequently Asked Question Documents Available Online By Tribune Staff • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director James Jennings is announcing the next EV Rebate Program application cycle will open Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, and run through Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. Forms and instructions on submitting a rebate application are available on the Illinois…

$5 million available for watershed-based planning, education and information, monitoring, and best management practice projects By Tribune Staff • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director James Jennings today announced $5 million in funding through the Section 319 (h) Grant Program for projects addressing non-point source (NPS) pollution. The Section 319(h) Grant Program Notice of Funding…

By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • An aging garage and overgrown backyard behind a historic downtown Highland building have been transformed into a new space, demonstrating continued investment in the city’s business district. After purchasing the roughly 150-year-old building three years ago, owners Tricia Feyerabend and Shannon Hogg have steadily renovated Towne Square Terrace at 923…