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Beware of scammers and porch pirates this holiday season

It’s the busiest delivery season of the year, and unfortunately, that means scammers will be busy, too. You may already be expecting packages you bought on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Home delivery is the most popular delivery method for people who plan to shop online for the holidays this year – and with delivery comes the risk of scams and package theft. Delivery scams can happen at any time of year, but shoppers may be busy or distracted during […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 79

gas

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Like the leaves, gas prices fall

WASHINGTON -- Despite global tensions causing ripples through the oil market, the national average for a gallon of gas maintained its autumnal dip, falling eight cents since last week to $3.56. Pump prices have lost 32 cents since their 2023 peak of $3.88 a month ago. This means drivers are saving about $5 every time they fuel up. “While gas prices are falling about a penny a day, that feels like a glacial pace,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “The […]

todayOctober 22, 2023 75

gas prices

Business & Lifestyle

Gas prices wobble, but not falling

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gas prices at the pump barely budged over the past week, despite the expected demand surge due to the Independence Day holiday. AAA predicted that more than 43 million people would hit the road to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Despite the record number, the national average for a gallon of gas drifted two cents lower since last week to $3.52. “Gas prices may rise over the next few days based on slightly higher demand,” said Andrew Gross, AAA […]

todayJuly 6, 2023 64

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Business & Lifestyle

Ameren Illinois seeks new rate hikes

SPRINGFIELD -- One of the largest utility companies in Illinois, Ameren, is filing plans for electric and gas rate hikes. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will review a request for a $160.4 million hike in gas rates over a year. There is an additional request that reflects a $435.6 million overall hike in electric rates over a period of four years. Tucker Kennedy, Ameren Illinois communications director, stated last week that the reasons for the requests are multi-fold. It, in […]

todayFebruary 6, 2023 631

Perdue

Consumer Alerts

Alert issued for Perdue chicken tenders

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for Perdue frozen ready-to-eat gluten-free chicken breast tenders. The FSIS states they may have contamination with small pieces of clear plastic and blue dye. The agency specifically said Tuesday that the product in question was "42 oz. plastic bags containing Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders Gluten Free." The product has a "Best if Used By: 07 12 23" label and a […]

todayAugust 24, 2022 46

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Snapchat to pay millions after settlement

Settlement relates to violation of state's Biometric Information Privacy Act

WHEATON, Ill. (The Center Square) – Another social media company has settled out of court after allegations it violated Illinois’ strict biometric laws. The parent company that owns Snapchat agreed to pay $35 million but denied any wrongdoing.  At the heart of the issue is Snapchat’s photo filter feature. Each time a user takes a selfie or uses a filter, that person’s facial features are scanned.  Ed Yohnka, director of communications with the ACLU of Illinois, has previously said the state’s […]

todayAugust 23, 2022 21

Conagra

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Conagra recalls frozen beef products

WASHINGTON – Conagra Brands, Inc. is recalling approximately 119,581 pounds of frozen beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) made the announcement Saturday. The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The frozen beef products are labeled as beef and broccoli but contain orange chicken. These items were produced on May 26 and May 27, 2022. The following products are subject to […]

todayJuly 30, 2022 12

Carvana

Business News

Carvana banned from Illinois for second time

SPRINGFIELD -- Online car dealer Carvana has been barred from conducting business in Illinois for a second time. The ban is over continued issues with consumers not receiving vehicle registrations and titles. The office of Secretary of State Jesse White said the company's dealer license was suspended Monday due to car buyers not receiving the titles for their vehicle. A vehicle's title is essential to prove ownership of a vehicle. Otherwise, the car cannot be driven or sold in the […]

todayJuly 21, 2022 41

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Business & Lifestyle

Gas prices continue modest decline

U.S. gas prices averaging under $5/gallon

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The average price of gasoline remained below $5 per gallon on Monday according to figures released by AAA, continuing a modest decline from last week's record highs. The national average stood at $4.967 per gallon -- a decline of 3.5 cents from Tuesday when prices hit an all-time peak of nearly $5.02, AAA reported. The average price of diesel was $5.80, up 2.5 cents from last week but 2 cents lower than its peak on Friday. Average […]

todayJune 20, 2022 20

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