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UCM Press Releases

Power Exchange to Mobilize Hundreds in East St. Louis Area for Action and Community-Building

June 6, 2025

Advisory: Community Forum to Address Rising Energy Bills and Ameren’s Proposed Gas Rate Hike

October 29, 2025

AEG East St. Louis Stakeholder Challenge on Health, Prosperity and Resilience

April 22, 2025

Celebrate 25 Years of Impact with United Congregations of Metro-East: Honoring Community Leaders and Milestones

March 29, 2025

Media and Press

Federal shutdown delaying energy assistance as Illinois families face soaring utility bills.

By Shawn Loging | First Alert 4 | Nov. 1, 2025

Judges recommend regulators cut Ameren Illinois’ rate hike increase by $44M.

By Will Bauer | St. Louis Public Radio | Oct. 17, 2025

Panelists debate costs of energy legislation as Illinoisans struggle to pay bills.

By Jim Talamonti | The. Center Square | Sept. 19, 2025

Is Sauget air pollution harming people? CDC suggests a deeper EPA probe.

By Lexi Cortes | May 20, 2025

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Aimed at Curbing Pollution and Reducing Harmful Emissions.

June 8, 2022

Opinion: Metro-east clergy say climate bill makes good on Illinois’ big promises

By Rev. Darnell Tingle | Belleville News Democrat  | Jan. 10, 2026

Metro East faith leaders call for immigration enforcement changes

By Jeff Bernthal | Fox2Now  | Jan. 30, 2026

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