Red Cross issues rare crisis call for donors as summer blood shortage intensifies Patient care threatened as critical blood type levels continue to fall By Tribune Staff • For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors…

By Tribune Staff • Legislation sponsored by State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) to modernize how local taxing districts file budget documents was signed into law July 24. “When local governments spend your tax dollars, you deserve a system that’s efficient and accountable,” said Senator Harriss. “This law gives…

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…