(The Center Square) – Fuel prices dipped overnight in Illinois after AAA reported increases earlier this week. T
he average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in the state was $4.79 on Thursday morning, down from $4.82 on Wednesday. The average Illinois price one week ago was $4.67, up from $3.23 on this date in 2025.
The average price of $3.89 in Indiana and Missouri on Thursday was 90 cents lower than Illinois.
The average Illinois price for diesel on Thursday was $6.67, down a penny from Wednesday but up from $6.56 one week ago and $3.75 one year ago.
Financial stress index ticks upward
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis says there was more stress in the financial markets for the week ending Oct. 23 than in the previous week.
The St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index measured -0.58 compared with the prior week’s -0.63 reading. Values below zero suggest below-average stress.
Bradley man charged with sex crimes
State police say they arrested a Bradley man on Wednesday after an extensive sexual assault investigation.
Michael L. Wiggins, 46, is charged with 26 counts, including predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual assault, after ISP was notified in June of multiple, now-adult victims who alleged that Wiggins sexually assaulted them as juveniles.
ISP is urging potential victims who may have been targeted by Wiggins or anyone who may have additional information to contact Zone 5 special agents at (217) 278-5000 or email at ISP.ZONE5COMMANDER@Illinois.Gov. Witnesses may remain anonymous.
Pritzker names CMS director to be his senior advisor
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday that Raven DeVaughn will serve as his senior advisor, overseeing legislative and policy portfolios within the governor’s office.
DeVaughn currently serves as director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services.
