Latex paint, electronics, and medical waste will not be accepted.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are the most serious risks, with symptoms ranging from dizziness and nausea to dangerously high body temperatures.

He also reminds consumers that they have three business days to cancel contracts signed at home, and five days if insurance coverage is denied

Avoid pressure to donate quickly and beware of links in unsolicited emails

This campaign comes in advance of the “100 Deadliest days of summer,” which historically marks an increase in fatalities between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Officials say most accidents happen in clear weather, often with experienced operators who haven’t taken safety classes

Choosing the right pump—dewatering, semi-trash, trash, or diaphragm—is critical

During this campaign, law enforcement agencies will be working together to ensure the message reaches all drivers and passengers.

Last year in Illinois 13 people died in road construction zones. The Illinois Department of Transportation says 90 percent of those deaths are due to driver's actions. IDOT hosted an event Tuesday as part of Work Zone Awareness week.For many people on the roads each year, construction projects can feel like one more obstacle between you and your destination.

With increased rainfall in the region over the next few days, Ameren advises its customers to be cautious if they encounter flooding in their homes, businesses, or communities.