ST. LOUIS - Patrick Smith, president of Ameren Illinois, makes a contribution to support the 26th annual Hardee's Rise and Shine for Heat biscuit fundraiser held in several locations in Illinois and Missouri. Smith gives his donation to an Ameren volunteer, Gemma Flores-Olivas.Ameren made a $200,000 contribution to Heat Up St. Louis at the event, Feb. 13, in addition to the $250,000 contribution it made in December 2025 to help even more customers in both states.Heat Up St. Louis is a non-profit...