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Gas Rats Head to Nationals | Peoria News
Ameren Illinois gas workers, known as “The Gas Rats,” are ready to compete at the National Gas Rodeo in Florence, Kentucky, where they’ll face off against top crews from across the country in a high-stakes test of real-world skills. After months of grueling practice—digging, cutting pipes, installing meters—they’re proving that underground work deserves national recognition. For veterans like 13-year journeyman Johnathan Dorich, it’s more than competition; it’s pride in their essential, often unseen labor. With six teams total—three from Illinois and three from Missouri—Ameren is backing its…
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