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With the holiday gift-giving season here, consumer advocates want to make sure parents and caregivers understand the threats some toys can pose to children. Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, said it is crucial for parents to do their homework and know what they are buying. ...

/PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on Thursday ruled on record ComEd and Ameren electric rate-hike requests. Below is a statement from CUB...

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Groups in Oregon are fighting for consumer rights in the face of what they call "a concerning request" from PacifiCorp, the states second largest electricity provider. Earlier this year, PacifiCorp asked the Oregon Public Utility Commission to set limits on future lawsuit awards, restricting payments to actual damages for property and loss of life. Jagjit Narga, executive director of the Oregon Consumer Justice group, said this request puts customer rights in jeopardy. ...

(Clarinda) -- Page County officials continue to discuss a possible ordinance regulating a proposed carbon dioxide pipelines.

CARBON HILL - Mayor David Phillips said Carbon Hill Police Chief Clark Sanford "absolutely" has a job in the city, saying some in the city are trying to run Sanford

Nearly 100 people converged at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles on Nov. 15 to hear speakers define the energy challenges facing the communities and to plot strategies for making the switch.

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday disallowed $36.34 million of the $71.57 million rate increase Ameren was seeking.

(WAND) — Ameren wont be receiving the full rate hike it expected.

New rate for lower-income customers