Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Suburban manufacturer shows off industrial solar project with largest battery in the state
Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Illinois Commerce Commission sparked controversy among unions
After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans Monday, March 18, 2024 Consumers likely to pay more each month for infrastructure improvements Read more
Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates Monday, March 4, 2024 Illinoisans are already voting early for the March 19 primary election, but in most districts their choices are limited. Read more
Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto Tuesday, February 20, 2024 ‘Right of first refusal’ controversy returns after last-minute bill and governor’s veto Read more
Capitol Brief: Lawyers hope for Illinois Supreme Court answer to Trump ballot question Capitol Brief: Lawyers hope for Illinois Supreme Court answer to Trump ballot question Friday, February 16, 2024 Arguments hinge on election board authority while insurrection question hangs in the air Read more
Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week Thursday, February 15, 2024 Despite funding from state and county, roughly $70 million gap remains Read more
Customers pay for utilities' lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that. Customers pay for utilities' lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that. Thursday, February 15, 2024 Tens of millions of dollars in cost recovery would be disallowed under legislative proposal Read more