Ameren seeks gas rate hike

By Republic-Times | August 20, 2025

The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging Ameren Illinois customers to provide public comment on the utility’s proposed natural gas rate increase during a pair of public hearings in Springfield and…

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New area code for region

By Republic-Times | July 12, 2023

With new telephone numbers in southern Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the implementation of a new 730 area code to overlay the existing 618 area code…

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