State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans Administration doubles down on tech industries in 5-year plan for business growth
Pritzker signs law allowing digital driver’s licenses among hundreds of other bills Pritzker signs law allowing digital driver’s licenses among hundreds of other bills Official state mushroom, fluorescent light bulb ban among other laws signed
Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle Illinois Commerce Commission met with condemnation from union
Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system As legislative session nears its end, policy platform part of ongoing clean energy debate
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 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 Illinois Commerce Commission sparked controversy among unions
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal Measures passed committee unanimously
Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes Comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw GOP, interest group ire
Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto ‘Right of first refusal’ controversy returns after last-minute bill and governor’s veto