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With utility rates rising across Illinois, consumer groups are backing proposed legislation to wring $40 million per year in hidden expenses out of customer bills. The Utility Transparency Act, ...

Rising gas prices have drivers searching for ways to save. Here are 10 practical tips to cut your fuel costs fast — from rewards to smarter fill‑ups.

As the war drags on, the cost to fill up your tank could be even higher. Here are some tips to help stretch your dollar ...

As the military conflict between Iran, the U.S., Israel and other Gulf states intensifies, the war's spillover effects are roiling the world's oil markets. The de facto closure of the strategic ...

POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — A small aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in the 300 block of Ridgestone Trail in Poplar Grove Saturday, damaging a home and prompting evacuations due to a natural ...

Federal and local officials are investigating after a small plane crashed in a residential area within Boone County on Saturday afternoon. Boone County officials said the call for the single-engine ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having a gas fireplace in your home can be extremely valuable during brutally cold winter nights. For many states, winter means sub-zero ...

The national average price for a gallon has increased significantly in the last week. Here are some strategies to help you save.

It’s been just over a year since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. In that time, he’s moved at a breakneck pace to enact his campaign promises, rolling back environmental regulations ...