COLLINSVILLE, Illinois, March 16 -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: Ameren Illinois continues to transform its landscape around substations and in the rights-of-way of transmission and distribution power line corridors in the Metro East. The company is removing woody and invasive vegetation where it is incompatible and replacing it with native vegetation where feasible as part of its ongoing Pollinator Initiative across its service territory. The new more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 16 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Attorneys General Raul Labrador of Idaho and Todd Rokita of Indiana led 26 other states in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court challenging Illinois' unconstitutional ban of AR-15 rifles and their standard 30-round magazines. "This ruling from the Seventh Circuit flies in the face of the Bruen decision and the Second Amendment's unqualified command," said Attorney General Labrado more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 16 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 15, 2024: Senate Democrats expressed their support for those impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia by wearing purple for the Alzheimer's Association Day of Action Wednesday. "I am honored to stand alongside advocates and demonstrate our commitment to supporting the thousands of Illinois residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia," said State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 16 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To make it easier for seniors to keep the property tax exemptions they are qualified for, State Senator Laura Ellman advanced a measure that would permanently remove the requirement for senior homeowners to renew their senior citizen homestead exemption. "My aim is to simplify real estate taxes for our seniors, while also giving more residents an opportunity to benefit from this tax break," said Ellman  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 16 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: As the world continues to rely on the use of electronics, State Senator Dave Koehler is spearheading a measure to ensure batteries are properly disposed in Illinois. "Although using electronic alternatives are great for the environment, the lack of proper disposal of batteries can lead to more environmental harm," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "This measure begins a much-needed detailed plan for battery recy more PR

LEBANON, Illinois, March 16 -- McKendree University issued the following news release: The McKendree University's speech and debate team wrapped up its regular season of competition with breakout performances from novices in several events across multiple tournaments. The team competed at Webster University's Gorlok Gala in Webster Groves, Mo. First-year Elan Headlee finished as an octofinalist in the novice division of public debate. Fellow first-year Jada Tolbert was recognized as the 10th-p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 15 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is pleased to share that Jason Alexander, the firm's enterprise industrials leader, was recently elected to the National Association of Manufacturers' (NAM) Board of Directors. Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors, is the large more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: In a move set to redefine compliance processes within the life sciences industry, leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly), introduces engagementNOW and transparencyNOW. These cutting-edge solutions aim to streamline engagement and reporting procedures for life sciences companies, irrespective of their size or global reach. By integrating these produc more PR