Ameren offers tips to save money this summer
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Officials at Ameren Illinois are reminding customers about energy saving tips as temperatures warm up.
Analyst says gas price not linked to holiday weekend the way some think
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Gas prices in Jacksonville could be on the decline in the next week.
Several attend FutureGen meeting
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Area residents came out to talk and hear more about the FutureGen 2.0 project last night.
JREDC president optimistic about potential new business

Jacksonville’s economy could get a major shot in the arm if a new company decides to set up shop here.
Jacksonville man behind effort to help tornado victims
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A Jacksonville man has organized a relief effort to help the victims of Monday’s devastating tornado in suburban Oklahoma City.
Jax Kiwanis Club in Top 9 in contest for new playground
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Jacksonville is in the Top 9 so far in the quest for a new playground for Community Park.
Nearly half of corn gets planted
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A nearly completely-dry week of spring gave West Central Illinois farmers the window of opportunity to finally plant corn.
UPDATE: Storms cause power outages, minor damage
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It appears electricity has been restored to all Ameren customers in West Central Illinois.
Morgan County hopeful for federal aid for flood costs
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Officials in Meredosia are hopeful for federal aid for reimbursement of costs from flooding along the Illinois River.
Public FutureGen meeting tomorrow
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A public informational meeting will be held tomorrow for the Department of Energy’s environmental impact statement on FutureGen.
Illinoisan of the Day nominations sought
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Now is your chance to honor area residents with statewide recognition.



