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Public invited to learn about proposed investments, offer feedback DECATUR (June 9, 2025) – Ameren Illinois is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 12 in Decatur to share the company's plans...

Today, Ameren Illinois announced the promotion of Jason Klein to vice president of Electric Operations and Technical Services, according to Lenny Singh, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois.

ST. LOUIS (May 1, 2025) – Spring is a popular time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate special occasions such as graduation and other milestones. But to keep the...

Chart highlighting safe placement for trees near power lines. COLLINSVILLE (April 25, 2025) – Communities looking to spruce up their publicly-owned properties should consider visiting the...

2,100 tons of wood waste diverted from landfills in 2024 ST. LOUIS (APRIL 17, 2025) – An Ameren initiative to repurpose retiring wood utility poles for commercial applications prevented 2,100...

Learn what changed and how it will impact your next outdoor digging project COLLINSVILLE (APRIL 11, 2025) – Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new...

Company plans to reroute power from an existing substation impacted by flood waters to mobile unit to make sure customers have electricity MARION (April 11, 2025) – Ameren Illinois line workers...

Public invited to learn about proposed investments and offer feedback COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 4, 2025) – Ameren Illinois will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, April 8 in Peoria to share the...

Public invited to learn about proposed investments and offer feedback COLLINSVILLE, IL (April 4, 2025) – Ameren Illinois will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 9 in East St. Louis to...

COLLINSVILLE (March 25, 2025) – Winter is over, and the days are getting longer. Now is a good time to start preparing your home for the upcoming spring season. While homeowners clean up both...

Current situation and numbers to know Ameren crews and contractors have worked diligently since a major storm system moved through the territory causing a peak of 61,000 outages Friday night and...

Spring is about to arrive, and the longer days will inspire homeowners to get outdoor projects underway. But before getting started, it is important to be aware of the electrical safety hazards...

Company will expand efficiency programs to provide over $300 million of incentives and create sustainable economic opportunity in Downstate communities COLLINSVILLE, IL (March 4, 2025) – Today,...

Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% first mortgage bonds...

Company is complying with national transmission pipeline regulations COLLINSVILLE, IL (FEBRUARY 17, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers in four counties will be the beneficiaries of nearly $140...

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 11, 2025) - From ice, snow, high winds and below average temperatures, winter has been brutal for much of the Midwest. All of these factors can impact the comfort of Ameren’s...

TILTON, IL (January 28, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers in Tilton will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and summer as crews replace vintage steel pipeline and natural gas...

Company is complying with national transmission pipeline regulations COLLINSVILLE (JAN. 23, 2025) – Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around Illinois Route 203 from World Wide Technology...

Through competitive rates and robust partnerships, more than 2,700 jobs were created in Missouri and Illinois in 2024 ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren announced that the technical...

24 billion cubic feet of natural gas in reserve; prices lower due to storage and hedging COLLINSVILLE, IL (January 7, 2025) – Improvements in the resiliency of its natural gas delivery...

Company makes significant progress overnight; Line workers from 4 states join restoration efforts COLLINSVILLE (JAN. 7, 2025) – Ameren Illinois and contractor crews made significant overnight...

800 resources engaged in restoration; Customers in harder hit areas expected to have power restored by late Tuesday COLLINSVILLE (JAN. 6, 2025) – Ameren Illinois crews are continuing power...

COLLINSVILLE, IL (December 30, 2024) – Ameren Illinois electric vehicle owners can save on their utility bill and reduce their impact on the electric grid. Through the ChargeSmart program, EV...

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois' four-year integrated grid plan, a requirement under the state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), to maintain reliability and...

16,000 pounds donated to communities throughout Illinois COLLINSVILLE, IL (Nov. 27, 2024) -- Through friendly competition and a desire to give back to our communities, Ameren Illinois employees...

Ameren shares effective ways to save energy over holiday season ST. LOUIS (Nov. 25, 2024) – The holidays can be a costly and stressful time of year, but there are small things you can do to keep...

ST. LOUIS (Nov. 15, 2024) – Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on Nov. 20, Ameren is reminding residential and business customers not to let their guard down during the busy holiday season....

Easy tips so customers will not be left in the dark ST. LOUIS (Nov. 1, 2024) – When Ameren customers set their clocks back one hour ending daylight saving time Nov. 3, the company suggests...

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 29, 2024) – Ameren is reminding its customers to follow some important safety measures to prevent electrical fires this season. The use of extension cords and heating devices...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (OCTOBER 22, 2024) – This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and Ameren Illinois is reminding parents and high school driver ed instructors to have conversations with...

Ameren Illinois customers served by the Marion Operating Center (OC) know that journeymen linemen Jason Novak, Clayton Gulley and Austin Lewis are great...

Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 40th annual International Lineman's...

With cooler temperatures in the forecast, some homeowners and renters will turn on their natural gas furnaces for the first time this season. Ameren...

Donated wire spools will be used in dog's sensory garden PEORIA, Ill. (OCTOBER 15, 2024) – Ameren Illinois has a robust recycling program for decommissioned utility power poles and wire spools,...

DECATUR, IL (October 7, 2024) – A Decatur neighborhood will benefit from a unique tree-planting initiative that will beautify the neighborhood and provide shade to help lower energy costs for...

CHAMPAIGN (SEPTEMBER 25, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to provide reliable and affordable natural gas services to customers in the Savoy and Champaign County area, Ameren Illinois is...

Ameren shares simple tips to help families reduce energy usage as the school year begins ST. LOUIS (Sept. 12, 2024) – With children returning to school and the official start of fall right...

4 teams to represent the company in Florence, Ky. ST. LOUIS (Sept. 10, 2024) – Ameren is sending four teams – three from Missouri and one from Illinois – to compete in the 2024 National Gas...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AUGUST 8, 2024) – The Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) announced its winner of the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award at its annual meeting in...

Crews restore 92,000 outages COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 17, 2024) –Ameren Illinois crews continue working to restore power in communities impacted by severe storms and high winds that battered a...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (July 17, 2024) – Ameren Illinois is updating estimated restoration times for customers who are without power due to recent severe storms. As crews continue to make progress,...

Extra resources are being called in, crews will work throughout Tuesday COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JULY 16, 2024) – Ameren Illinois crews will remain busy throughout Tuesday safely restoring power...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (JULY 2, 2024) – The American Gas Association (AGA), a national organization of which Ameren Corporation is a member, recently honored three Ameren employees for using...

Simple ways to stay safe and cool while reducing energy costs this summer ST. LOUIS (June 13, 2024) – With near triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, Ameren is providing some suggestions to...

Ameren offers tips to keep families safe while enjoying summertime activities ST. LOUIS (June 10, 2024) – The first day of summer is right around the corner, which means children and adults...

COLLINSVILLE (June 5, 2024) – Communities looking to spruce up their publicly-owned properties will want to visit the Amerenillinois.com/grants site to learn more about Ameren Illinois’ Right...

COLLINSVILLE, (May 27, 2024) – Twenty-four hours into its restoration efforts, Ameren Illinois has safely restored service to approximately 90% of customers who lost power after a line of strong...

Work will continue throughout Memorial Day COLLINSVILLE, (May 27, 2024) – Power restoration efforts continue throughout Memorial Day after a line of thunderstorms that produced strong winds and...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (MAY 26, 2024) – After severe storms and high winds hit the southern and eastern portion of Ameren Illinois' service territory, the company activated its Incident Management...

COLLINSVILLE (May 24, 2024) –United Way organizations throughout Illinois support communities by funding programs and providing education with the help of their non-profit partners. Without...