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Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Tuesday issued a statewide warning, urging Illinois consumers to beware of rip-offs being peddled door-to-door, via mail, and over the phone by alternative electricity suppliers. Specifically, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and ... Read More » The post Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Former Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers speaks publicly on gambling investigation for first time
© Copyright 2024, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. COUNCIL BLUFFS – Iowa Western Community College quarterback Hunter Dekkers walked into a meeting room at the football team's offices Thursday and grabbed a seat at a table. ...
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Two California Men Arrested in Morgan Co. on Drug Trafficking Charges
Two California men were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug trafficking charges by the Illinois State Police. According to the Illinois State Police, troopers performed a traffic stop near the Ashland/Alexander exit on Interstate 72 around 10AM on Wednesday on a vehicle driven by 20-year old Jose M. Meza of Fresno, California. Troopers then performed a search of the vehicle.
‘Insane’ woman who ran over cop won’t be institutionalized, gets judge’s OK to leave the state for vacation
CHICAGO — The woman stole a Chicago cop’s patrol car and then struck the officer with the vehicle, found not guilty by reason of insanity, will receive outpatient mental health treatment. In addition to handing down that decision during a recent court hearing, Judge Tyria Walton issued an order allowing the woman to leave town on vacation.
Collision on Highway 24 in West Quincy leaves one seriously injured
A collision occurred on Highway 24 in West Quincy, Missouri, at approximately 4:16 p.m. on August 29, 2024, involving a 2013 Ford Edge and a 2025 Western Star 49X chassis. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident was caused when the Ford Edge, driven by Candice N. Dade, 47, of Quincy, Illinois, failed to yield to the Western Star truck driven by Doren L. Walker, 61, of Kalona, Iowa.
Burlington Police: man arrested for 3rd degree burglary
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man for 3rd-degree burglary. According to a news release, at about 1 PM Wednesday, August 28th, Officers responded to the area of the 100 block of Melrose Court regarding a possible burglary. When officers arrived on the scene,...
Five Members of a Burglary Ring Accused Of Targeting Rural Iowa Pharmacies
(Undated) Dozens of individuals from Houston, Texas, are facing charges in connection with over 200 pharmacy thefts across 31 states, including rural areas of Nebraska and Iowa. The thefts, totaling an estimated 12 million dollars worth of controlled substances, were part of a trend that began in Arkansas and spread to multiple states. The stolen drugs, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, and Xanax, were taken back to Houston and resold. Officials emphasize that these crimes have real victims who depend on their prescription medications and urge the public only to take medications prescribed by a medical professional.
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions Completes $3.6 Billion Acquisition of OCI Global’s Wever Fertilizer Plant
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) has acquired OCI Global’s Wever, Iowa, fertilizer plant for $3.6 billion. The Wever facility, operational since 2017, has a production capacity of 3.5 million metric tons of nitrogen fertilizers and diesel exhaust fluid annually. The acquisition expands KAES’s production capacity and presence in...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Dubuque man arrested after police find drugs, explosive device in his vehicle
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dubuque man has been arrested after police said they found drugs and an improvised explosive device in his vehicle. In a criminal complaint, police said they saw 32-year-old Timothy Gremmel driving around at 5:47 p.m. on Aug. 20, and they knew there was an active arrest warrant out for Gremmel for a parole violation.
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