Ameren Illinois employees deliver 20,000 pounds of food to local pantries ahead of Thanksgiving
Employee-driven effort helps fight hunger across Central, Southern Illinois COLLINSVILLE — Ameren Illinois employees turned generosity into action this Thanksgiving season, collecting and delivering over 20,000 pounds of food to local pantries across the state. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the company’s employee-led food drive and participation continues to grow with 4,000 more…
Read MoreFarm bill extended again in government reopening
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The Ag Department resumed normal operations while the farm bill was extended for a third year after the president signed a funding package Nov. 12 that reopened the government. The legislation, which was approved after a record-breaking 43-day federal shutdown, funds USDA and several other departments, through fiscal year 2026, and…
Read MoreIDPH issues Thanksgiving Week reminder to guard against foodborne illness
Safe and proper preparation and handling of food can prevent illness at the holidays SPRINGFIELD – As people across Illinois make preparations for holiday meals, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding everyone to follow food safety and hygiene recommendations to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness. “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite…
Read MoreTurkey, traffic, ‘Click it or Ticket’; buckle up, drove sober this Thanksgiving
SPRINGFIELD – With one of the busiest travel periods of the year arriving this week with Thanksgiving, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up patrols and reminding the public to buckle up and drive sober. Hundreds of enforcement zones and other patrols will be…
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes Fall Product top sellers
By Tribune Staff • GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) wrapped its annual Fall Product Program for 2025. Girls in Southern Illinois sold more than $485,000 in tasty treats, magazines and other fun products. The following girls are recognized for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas: Cearena Chatman from…
Read MoreBudzinski introduces bipartisan legislation to address farmers’ input costs
By Tribune Staff • WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Research Act alongside Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04). By requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study of the market factors driving fertilizer costs, the bill would…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois customers can expect stable natural gas supply prices this winter
By Tribune Staff • COLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois residential customers who use natural gas to heat their homes and power their appliances can expect stable supply prices this winter. In the last five years, Ameren Illinois’ natural gas supply prices have declined 30%, driven in part by Ameren’s purchasing and price hedging strategies. The company…
Read MoreNew year, new team for Triad Boys Basketball
By Ray Popkess In a 2024-25 season that saw the Knights excel further than they’d ever been in the IHSA State Tournament, Coach Jeff Guidry believes that this year’s group of hoopers has potential to be special again. While members of the team have been competing in their offseason leagues, the first few games of…
Read MoreRed Cross offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a peak day for home cooking fires in the U.S. ST. LOUIS — Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all…
Read MoreTroy’s Emily Geisen earns Girl Scout Gold Award
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Emily Geisen from Troy, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned by making it easier for her community to reduce food insecurity. Emily knew that food insecurity is a growing issue in her community and beyond. So, she looked for a way to…
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