Applications open for Ameren bill payment assistance

Income-qualified customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills can apply for payment assistance from Ameren through their local Illinois LIHEAP agency, thanks to a new program offering an additional $150 in support. This support comes
Lawmakers to host farmland assessment seminars in western Illinois

State Reps. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, and Travis Weaver, R-Peoria, will host a series of free farmland assessment seminars on Sept. 2 and 3 to help local farmers and landowners navigate the farmland assessment process.
Knox County real estate bills will soon be due. Here is when and how to pay

Second installments of the Knox County 2024 real estate bills are due Wednesday, Sept. 3. To avoid statutory penalty effective after the second installment, payments must be mailed with postmark no later than Sept. 3. There are
Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll added to list of performers at 2025 MTV VMAs

Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae, and Conan Gray have officially been added to the list of performers for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The show, hosted by LL Cool J, will broadcast live
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins expecting baby No. 5

Thomas Rhett and wife, Lauren Akins are expecting baby No. 5. The couple announced the news on Instagram, sharing a video with the caption: “Here we go again! We’ve got some really excited big sisters in our