Illinois Commerce Commission Unveils Discount Program to Help Low-Income Families with Winter Gas Bills
The Illinois Commerce Commission introduced a program with discounted gas bills for low-income families, with savings based on income and size, automatically including LIHEAP enrollees.
Columbus Police Seeking Information on Cleveland Avenue Shooting, Community Urged to Aid in Investigation
Columbus Police are investigating a shooting on Cleveland Avenue. The victim, who was shot, is expected to survive. Police seek information from the public. No suspect or motive details have been released yet.
El Paso's Gateway Hotel Shuttered Indefinitely Following Settlement With County Over Nuisance Lawsuit
El Paso County settled a public nuisance lawsuit with the Gateway Hotel, requiring closure, an end to operations under its name, building inspections, safety fixes, and a bond payment to the county.
Fulton County's Fall Fresh Mobile Market Targets Food Deserts with Free Produce and Nutrition Education
The Fall Fresh Mobile Market concludes its second week, led by Shirley Dodd, combining free produce distribution with nutritional education, aimed at improving food access and health in food deserts.












