Population density: How it shapes pipeline safety
Enhance pipeline safety amid population growth with advanced planning, tech integration, and proactive engagement to protect and support growing communities.
Enhance pipeline safety amid population growth with advanced planning, tech integration, and proactive engagement to protect and support growing communities.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON/AUSTIN, Ind. -- Morgan Foods, an Austin, Ind., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,205 pounds of Skyline Chili due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The announcement comes from a press release Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product contains milk, wheat, and soy, which are known allergens. There were no declarations on the product label. The cans with chili product labeling may actually contain cream of chicken soup. The product has a December 21, […]