Because central and southern Illinois differ from the north in how they make and buy electricity, they’re slipping behind in the race for cheap power, clean air and economic growth.

Millions of people in the Midwest and Ohio Valley are likely to see increasing chances of severe weather this week after portions of the U.S. were rocked by weeks of deadly storms and flooding.

On May 8, 2025, the 16th anniversary of "the May 8th Storm" or otherwise known as the "Super Derecho" is being observed. This ...